Setting up Retail Business. Office of the Public Sector Development Commission

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2 Setting up Retail Business Office of the Public Sector Development Commission

3 Preface Government s role in setting up and operating business plays a key role in building up competitive advantage for the private sector and the country. The Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), with its mission to improve the operation of Thai public sector, recognizes the importance of public service on the country s economic activity. The Setting up Retail Business manual is one of OPDC s initiative to gather information on public service related to setting up and operate retail business in Thailand into a single source of information, which covers from the registering of the company to applying permits related to retail business which are scattered across various central government agencies and local authorities. The aim of this manual is for the business owner and those who are interested in setting up or related to retail business to have a correct information and a clear understanding on setting up and operating retail business. OPDC has received a support and cooperation from various government agencies and representatives from private sector in drafting this manual and would like to express a deep appreciation for their kind support and cooperation. OPDC wishes this manual will be beneficial to those who are interested in setting up retail business and would lead to an improvement in public service related to these processes in the future. January 2017

4 Important Note As details about setting up and operating retail business is complex and depending on several factors such as the size of the business premise or the products sold, this manual will cover only the main permits/registration to setup and operate retail business. Business owners should consult with related government agencies for any business-specific issues such as construction of business building in specifically controlled area or the sale of a particular product. In addition, business owners should check with local authorities where the business is located as the authority to issue some permits has been decentralized to local authorities. Details, procedures, or processing time may vary from each authority.

5 Table of Content Registering the Company Commercial registration Setting up juristic person VAT registration Use a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) VAT refund for tourist Dealing with Construction Permits Land excavation and filling Building construction and modification Building construction, modification, and moving Department of Business Registration 2 Page The Revenue Department 12 Local Authorities 19 Construction within air navigation safety zone Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand 26 Connection Drainage connection Installation of attraction guide sign Department of Highways and Department of Rural Road Storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Department of Energy Business 37 28

6 Table of Content (Continued) Dealing with Construction Permits (Continued) Water (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan area) Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 45 Water (Outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan area) Provincial Waterworks Authority 49 Telephone TOT Public Company Limited 52 Electricity (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan area) Metropolitan Electricity Authority 54 Electricity (Outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan area) Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits and Permit Renewal Page Provincial Electricity Authority 59 Liquor, tobacco, and playing card The Excise Department 63 Film and video Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion Fertilizer and controlled seeds Department of Agriculture 80 Livestock and animal meat Department of Livestock Development 86 Animal food Department of Livestock Development 91 Lumber and goods made from restricted wood The Royal Forest Department 96 76

7 Table of Content (Continued) Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits and Permit Renewal (Continued) Weighing and measuring instruments Weighting and Measuring Bureau, Department of Internal Trade Food production Food and Drug Administration 107 Sale and storage of food Health-hazard activity Page 103 Local Authorities 116 Modern medicine Food and Drug Administration 125 Selling product online Office of the Consumer Protection Board 130 Radiocommunication equipment Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission 137

8 Overview of Setting up Retail Business Registering the Company Dealing with Construction Permits Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Permit Renewal Commercial Registration Land Excavation and Filling Connection Water Liquor Livestock and Animal Meat Sale and Storage of Food Setting up Juristic Person Building Construction and Modification Drainage Connection Telephone Tobacco Animal Food Health-Hazard Activity VAT Registration Building Construction, Installation of Modification, and Attraction Guide Sign Moving Electricity Playing Card Lumber Modern Medicine Use a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) Construction within Air Navigation Safety Zone Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Film and Video Goods Made from Restricted Wood Selling Product Online VAT Refund for Tourist Fertilizer Weighing and Measuring Instruments Radiocommunication Equipment Controlled Seeds Food

9 1 Registering the Company

10 Commercial Registration Setting up Juristic Person

11 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Commercial registration under Commercial Registration Act B.E Business entities that require commercial registration 1. Ordinary Person (Sole Proprietorship) 2. Ordinary Partnership 3. Juristic Persons that established under international law and set up businesses in Thailand 4. Juristic Ordinary Partnership, Limited Partnership 5. Company Limited, Public Company Limited Period required to complete commercial registration 1. New commercial registration is required to complete within 30 days from the first day of business operation 2. Any alteration of any particulars is required to submit an application within 30 days from the date of such alteration 1) Alteration of company name 2) Cessations some parts of the business or business expansion 3) Alteration of the amount of capital 4) Relocation of headquarter 5) Alteration of management 6) Change in owner s or management s address 7) Relocation, closure, or expansion of distribution centers or agents 8) Alteration in numbers business partners (Increase/Decrease), share amount, the amount of capital regularly used in the operation of business 9) The amount of capital, the number of shares, and the values of shares of a limited company as well as the number and value of shares held by person of each nationality 10) Other items i.e., alteration of name of Website, roman letters 11) Cessation of commercial business has to register within 30 days from the first day of business cessation 12) Lost of commercial registration is required to register within 30 days from the first day of the loss Commercial business required to register commercial registration which relates to retail business The applicants can access to details of commercial registration from commercial registration manual under commercial registration act B.E. 2499, Department of Business Development or at Duties of person who conducts the businesses 1. Must submit the request for registration within the specified period, depending on each case 2. Must display the commercial registration certificate or the replacement at the office in a conspicuous place 3. Must provide the sign of the business s name in front of the principal office and branches in public place within 30 days from the commercial registration date. The sign must be in Thai, easy to read, may have foreign letters in the sign, and must be the same as the registered name. If it is the branch, it must have the word "branch in the name 4. Submit a request for substitution of business registration certificate within 30 days from the date of loss or damage 5. The registrar of businesses shall have the power to give an order summoning an operator of a business for inquiries into facts related to the registration 6. Must facilitate the registrar and officers for auditing the business office Commercial Registration Fees Commercial Registration under to Commercial Registration Act B.E must pay the follow fees 1. New commercial registration 50 Baht 2. Registration of the alteration of particulars 20 Baht each 3. Registration of business liquidation 20 Baht each 4. Request for issuance of replacing license 30 Baht per copy 5. Request for verifying the documents of person who conducts commercial businesses 20 Baht each 6. Request for certified copies of documents related to business registration 30 Baht per copy (1 request is 1 copy) 3

12 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Commercial registration under Commercial Registration Act B.E Supporting Documents Ordinary Person (Sole Proprietorship) Ordinary Partnership, Group of Person, Joint Venture Juristic Persons established under International Law Limited Partnership Company Limited and Public Company that exercise commercial businesses in require compliance with laws and regulations 1. Commercial Registration Form (Form Tor Por.) 2. Copy of national ID card of the applicants/all partners/other stakeholders who are in charge of domestic operations/applicants 3. Copy of registered address of the applicants/all partners/other stakeholders who are in charge of domestic operations/applicants 4. Letter or contract of ordinary partnership or group of person establishment 5. Copy of company or partnership registration certificate 6. Evidences that commercial operator is the owner or legally able to use the venue where the business is located, depending on cases such as, copy of house registration, copy of title deed, copy of contract, copy of the lease agreement, copy of approval letter of the use of place 7. Map of the company headquarter and with brief information about other important venues in the area 8. Copy of juristic persons registration with details of names, objectives, capital, address of office, names of directors, and directors power 9. Letter of appointment of domestic operators Remarks: Document in 8 and 9, if created abroad, require certification from Notary Public or authorized persons by law of that country to certify documents as well as certified letters from officers of Thai consulate in that country 4

13 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Commercial registration under Commercial Registration Act B.E Supporting Documents (Continued) Ordinary Person (Sole Proprietorship) Ordinary Partnership, Group of Person, Joint Venture Juristic Persons established under International Law Limited Partnership, Company Limited, and Public Company that exercise commercial businesses require compliance with laws and regulations 10. Work permit of employees who are in charge of domestic operations (for foreign applicants) 11. Business license for foreigners or certified letter according to treaty (if any) 12. Power of attorney letter and copy of national ID card of grantor and grantee (in case of submitting a commercial registration application on behalf of the grantor) 13. Sales or rental of CD, VDO, DVD, or digital VDO for entertainment purpose is required to submit copy of permit or certificate to sell or rent goods mentioned above from a copyright owner or tax invoices or evidences of selling and buying goods from abroad 14. Sales of jewelry or accessory decorated with jewelry is required to provide documents containing capital, the sources of capital or submit a letter with supporting evidences 15. Sales of jewelry or accessory decorated with jewelry is required to submit additional documents: 15.1 The Department may request the applicant to explain the fact about sources of fund in person or in writing with supporting documents 15.2 Evidences or letter to explain establishment of partner without limit or authorized director of partnership or company, depending on cases 16. In case of joint venture, it is required to submit certificate of registration of registered partnership (juristic ordinary partnership, limited partnership) company limited or public company, depending on cases 17. Electronic commercial requires to submit additional documents including Electronic Commercial Registration (Form Attachment Tor Por.) 5

14 Registering the Company Certificate of commercial registration Registering the Company 60 Mins 50 Fee per 1 request 30 Fee for a certified copy per document Related Laws and Regulations Commercial Registration Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a certificate of registration Submit an application at Registrar Office Bangkok: At the Office of Finance, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration or Bangkok District Office in the area that the business is located Administration at district office handling commercial registration in the area where the headquarter is located Other provinces: At Municipality, Sub-district Administration Office or Office of Commercial Registration (Pattaya City) in the area where the headquarter is located For foreign companies not registered under Thai law but operating in Thailand, its office can register in the area where the office is located Register fee 50 Baht per 1 application Fee for a certified copy 30 Baht per 1 copy Related Agency Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce 6 Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce 563 Nonthaburi Bangkasor Muang Nonthaburi Tel: 1570 Website:

15 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Registering a commercial registration for electronic commerce Points to Note: Electronic commerce is a type of commercial business that requires registration of businesses under Commercial Registration Act B.E as per Ministry of Commerce s Announcement on commercial business required to register for commercial registration (No.11) B.E. 2553, dated 10 November B.E Electronic commerce related to retail business, which is the selling of goods and services through electronics means via the internet, is required to register. Therefore, a retail business through electronic means is required to register for a commercial registration under Commercial Registration Act B.E Remarks Further information regarding details of requests, and supporting documents is referred to Commercial Registration under Commercial Registration Act B.E

16 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Setting up juristic person - partnership Setting up partnership is incorporated from at least 2 partner who are jointly and wholly liable for all obligation of partnerships Points to Note: For related documents and further information on Juristic Company - Partnership registration, please visit Information and documents used for the Registration of Partnership s Establishment Information used: Supporting Documents: 1. Name of partnership 1. Request for Company Registration Form (Form Hor Sor. 1), 1 copy 2. Objectives of partnership 2. Form for certifying the company Registration, 1 copy 3. Location of headquarter/or 3. Memorandum of Association (Form Hor Sor 2)/partnership only use branches page 1 and 3, 1 copy 4. Name, address, age, nationality and 4. Form of Objective (Form Wor.), 1 copy items that are invested 5. Form Sor Sor Chor. 1, 1 copy 5. Name of managing partner (must 6. Notification of Juristic Person name reservation (valid for 30 days from be partner without limit). In the the day of reservation), 1 copy case of Juristic Person Limited, all 7. Request for a legal entity in a foreign language (In case a foreign partners can be managing partners language is not English), 1 copy (if any) 6. Limitation of managing partner s 8. Map of the company headquarter and with brief information about power other important venues in the area, 1 copy 7. partnership s seal 9. Copy of receipt of payment for share issued, 1 copy 8. Other transactions that should be 10. Evidence issued by a bank certifying financial status of every Thai publicized shareholders (if limited company has foreign shareholders owning less than 50% of the registered capita), 1 copy 11. Copy of national ID card of all partners, 1 copy 12. Copy of evidence certifying the authorized person s signature, 1 copy 13. Evidence of payment of fee (in case submitting an application that were applied online which already verified and submitted through mail), 1 copy 14. Power of attorney letter with 10 Baht of stamp duty and copy of national ID card of grantor and grantee (in case the applicant is unable to submit an application in person), 1 copy 8 In case partnership has registered capital exceed 5 million Baht, following documents are required: 1. Documents issued by a bank to certify that managing partner make payment based on the number of shares already paid (if make payment with money), 1 copy; and 2. Documents issued by the bank to ensure that partnership received payment from management (if payment made with money of which the evidences need to be submitted within 15 days from the date of registration statement has been registered), 1 copy 3. Confirmation of the property owner to transfer ownership to partners (if make payment with asset which the partners transfer the ownership to the partnership), 1 copy 4. Confirmation to authorize partners to use assets (if make payment with asset which partner contribute to partnership instead of stocks), 1 copy 5. Evidence that partnership is the owner (if make payment with asset which are real estate or registered property, which need to be submitted within 90 days from the date of registration statement has been registered), 1 copy 6. Account details and value of invested assets (if make payment with assets other than real estate or registered property, which need to be submitted within 90 days from the date of registration statement has been noted), 1 copy 7. Contract to use property (if make payment with asset which partners contribute to partnership instead of stock, which contract need to be submitted within 90 days from the date of registration statement has been registered), 1 copy

17 Setting up Juristic Person (Partnership) Registering the Company 90 Mins 1,000 5,000 Depending on capital Registration certificate Certificate Request for a registrar to certify a request for registration Related Laws and Regulations Civil and Commercial Code Chapter 3 part 22 Partnerships and Company Rules of Office of the Central Company and Partnership Registration for Partnership and Company Registration B.E Form partnership Reserve the juristic person name Reserve the company name in both Thai and English Obtain corporate seal Submit applicatiion Submit an online application Or Submit a manual application to Provincial Business Development Office (Provincial Business Development Office area 1-6 or Business registration and commercial licensing facilitation provincial commercial offices in every provinces Make payment Receive a certificate of registration Fee: 1. Registering the partnership for every amount of money of no more than 100,00 Baht of the specified capital, 100 Bath and the fraction of 100,000 Baht shall be counted as 100,00 Baht and such amount shall not be below 1,000 Baht and such amount shall not exceed 5,000 Baht 2. Certificate, 200 Baht each 3. Registration certificate, 100 Baht each 4. Request for a registrar to certify a request for registration, 50 Baht per page Related Agency Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce 9 Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce 563 Nonthaburi Bangkasor Muang Nonthaburi Tel: 1570 Website:

18 Registering the Company Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce Registering the Company Setting up juristic person company limited Points to Note: For related documents and further information on Juristic Company - Company Limited registration, please visit Information and documents required for the Registration of Partnership s Establishment Information: Required Documents: In case the company has registered capital exceed 1. Regulations (if any) 1. Request for Company Registration Form (Form Bor Aor Jor. 1), 1 copy 5 million Baht, following documents are required: 2. Paid-in capital paid at least 25% of 2. Form Regarding the Transaction for Registering the establishment 1. Documents issued by a bank to certify that one of registration fee (Form Bor Aor Jor. 3), 1 copy authorized director makes payment based on the 3. Name, Address, Age of Committee 3. Details of Directors (Form Gor.), 1 copy number of shares already paid (make payment with 4. Name, number of directors 4. Certificate of registration company, 1 copy money), 1 copy authorized to sign and bind with 5. List of Shareholders Names (Form Bor Aor Jor. 5), 1 copy 2. Documents issued by a bank to ensure that partnership company (director s power) 6. Meeting invitation of partnership establishment, 1 copy received payment from management (if payment made 5. Address of headquarter/ branch 7. Meeting report of partnership establishment, 1 copy with money, and registrar already certified the (name of provinces) and address 8. Copy of regulations (if any), 1 copy establishment, which the evidences need to be code of office, and phone 9. Copy of receipt of payment for shares issued, 1 copy submitted within 15 days from the date of registration number of directors 10. Evidence issued by a bank certifying financial status of every Thai shareholders (if limited statement has been registered), 1 copy 6. Name, registration number of company has foreign shareholders owning less than 50% of the registered capita), 1 3. Confirmation of the property owner to transfer certified public accountant, and copy ownership to partners (if make payment with asset compensation 11. Map of the company headquarter and with brief information about other important which is real estate or registered property), 1 copy; and 7. Name, address, nationality, and the venues in the area, 1 copy 4. Evidence that partnership is the owner (if make numbers of share of each 12. Copy of national ID card of all partners, 1 copy payment with asset which are real estate or registered shareholders 13. Evidence certifying the authorized person s signature (if any), 1 copy (in case applicant is property, which need to be submitted within 90 days 8. Corporate Seal (The law does not unable to sign in front of the registrar) from the date of registration statement has been require the company to obtain a 14. Evidence of payment of fee (in case submitting an application that were applied online registered), 1 copy corporate seal unless stated in the which already verified and submitted through mail), 1 copy 5. Account details and value of invested assets (if make company s regulation that the 15. Power of attorney letter with 10 Baht of stamp duty if proceeded by a representative), payment with assets other than real estate or authorization of directors require 1 copy registered property, which need to be submitted within affixation of the company seal) 16. Descriptions of commercial business of company limited under notification by Ministry 90 days from the date of registration statement has of Commerce Amendment No. 83 (B.E. 2515) Commercial Registration under been registered), 1 copy Commercial Registration Act B.E filed with partnership registrar (Form Sor Sor Chor.1), 1 copy 17. Request for a name of juristic company in foreign language, 1 copy (in case of using additional foreign name in a corporate seal) (if any) 10

19 Setting up Juristic Person (Company Limited) Registering the Company 90 Mins ,000 Varying depending on registered capital Registration certificate Certificate Request for a registrar to certify a request for registration Related Laws and Regulations Civil and Commercial Code Chapter 3 part 22 Partnerships and Company Rules of Office of the Central Company and Partnership Registration for Partnership and Company Registration B.E Reserve the company name Register Memorandum of Association Statutory meeting and deposit paid-in capital Submit application Make payment Receive a certificate of registration Reserve the company name online in both Thai and English Submit an application within 30 days from the first day that registrar authorizes for name reservation Details of memorandum of association registration can be found Arrange for share reservations Convene a statutory meeting Appoint directors The directors require every promoters and subscribers to pay at least 25% of the total share value Submit an online application Or Submit an application to Provincial Business Development Office (Provincial Business Development Office area 1-6 or Business registration and commercial licensing facilitation provincial commercial offices in every provinces Fee: 1. Based on registered capital with 500 Baht for each registered capital of 100,000 Baht (with minimum of 500 Baht and the maximum of 250,000 Baht) 2. Certificate, 200 Baht 3. Registration certificate 100 Baht per copy 4. Request for a registrar to certify a request for registration 50 Baht per page Related Agency Department of Business Development Ministry of Commerce 11 Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce 563 Nonthaburi Bangkasor Muang Nonthaburi Tel: 1570 Website:

20 VAT Registration Request for a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) VAT Refund for Tourists Registration

21 Registering the Company Registering the Company VAT registration The Revenue Department Ministry of Finance Use a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) VAT refund for tourist Within fiscal year B.E Ongoing Improvement e-tax Invoice system which generate the e-tax invoice/ e-receipt and filling of the documents. This system expects to launch within the After fiscal year B.E Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) Requests related to permits for Retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business expect for permissions or requests which require site visit by officers. Permission for cash register machine to be submitted online via the Revenue Department s system. Points to Note: Value Added Tax Registration: Value Added Tax registration and request for VAT Refund for Tourists registration can be applied at the same time at the Revenue Department s office. The list of registered Value Added Tax entity/company and VAT Refund for Tourists entity/company can be looked up from the Revenue Department s website Value Added Tax registration can be submitted online. Once the Value Added Tax registration is approved, the applicant can proceed for VAT Refund for Tourists registration via online request. Cash Register Machine: In case that multiple cash register machines are to be used in one business branch, one set of application form and supporting evidences/documents for cash register machine permission should be submitted with an attachment of multiple cash register machine details and type of cash register machines. 13

22 Registering the Company The Revenue Department Ministry of Finance Registering the Company VAT registered person or entity 1. Any person or entity who regularly supplies goods or provides services in Thailand and has an annual turnover exceeding 1.8 million baht. 2. Any person or entity selling goods or providing a service, which has a work plan that can prove that the conduct and preparation for operations require purchase goods or services that are subjected to VAT in Thailand, such as, construction of factory or office building, equipment/ machine installation 3. Any person or entity registered outside Thailand but sales goods or provide services inside Thailand as normal business, with agents or representatives in the kingdom. Such agent or representative will be responsible for VAT registration. VAT registration Registration period The registration to be VAT registered person or entity must be conducted within 30 days after its income reaches the threshold The registration to be VAT registered person or entity must be conducted within 6 month before operation of business with the exception of having contract or evidence of business construction within suitable timeframe The applicant must display the VAT registration certificate in a conspicuous place at the business venue In case that the VAT registration certificate is loss or significantly damaged, the applicant must obtain a replacement document for the VAT registration certificate from the Revenue Department office which granted the original VAT registration certificate within 15 days from the loss or damage incident. Use a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) The applicant which selling goods in the retail characteristics or providing a service to a person in the manner of retail lots including business with usage of cash register machine and issue tax invoice (ABB). The applicant is required to acquire a permission to use cash register machine and issue tax invoice (ABB) from the Revenue Department. 14 VAT refund for tourist Any person or entity to register as VAT Refund for Tourists must meet these criteria: Entitled as company limited or juristic ordinary partnership according to Commercial Registration Act B.E.2499 Registered as VAT registered person or entity with the Revenue Department of Thailand (Being a registered trader according to Section 82/3 of the Revenue Code)

23 VAT Registration VAT registration certificate Registering the Company 45 working days Online registration 27 working days Registration at the Provincial Area Revenue Office Related law and regulations The Revenue Code section 77, 81 and 85 The Royal Decree on Tax Base for Small Business VAT Exemptions (No. 432), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Receive P.P.20 via registered mail Supporting documents: VAT Refund Application for Tourist Form (P.P.10 form) from the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the store is located, 3 copies Copy of business premise/property ownership such as house registration, 1 copy Copy of business location, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the establishment with photograph showing the house number, 1 copy Copy of rental or lease agreement affix with stamp duty (in case of rented property) or consent to the use of the place of business from owner (if use the property without compensation), 1 copy For owned property, copy of property owner s national ID card or certificate of the legal entity and house registration, 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/ Authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of Commercial registration certificate (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with Objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (in case of performing on behalf of grantro) Submit the application form through website Or Submit application form at the service counter of the Provincial Area Revenue Office as follows: Bangkok area: submit the application form at the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the business is located Outside Bangkok area: submit the application form at the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the business is located. In case of the applicant has a headquarter and multiple branches, the applicant can submit the application form at the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the headquarter is located. For the applicant under supervision of the Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration, the application form can to be submitted at the Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration or the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the headquarter is located. 15 Officials issued the VAT registration certificate (form P.P.20) by registered mail, which will result in the business operation/entity registered according to law from the date specified in the VAT registration onwards. Related Agency Provincial Area Revenue Office The Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance Address: 90 Soi Phaholyothin7, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok Tel: 1161 Website:

24 Use a cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) Registering the Company 45 working days Related law and regulations The Revenue Code section 86/6 Prepare จ ดเตร ยมแบบคำขอ application และ and supporting เอกสำรหล กฐำนประกอบ documents ย นแบบคำขอและเอกสำร Submit application หล กฐำนประกอบ Record serial code number to cash register machine and request for label (sticker) Inspect the cash register machine and affix label (sticker) by the officer Supporting documents: Application form Application for cash register machine to generate abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) (P.P. 06) Supporting documents Brief features of cash registration machine Serial Number of cash registration machine and number of the machine Lay out of location for cash register machine Lay out of integration between cash register machine and computer system or other machines Example of abbreviated tax invoice (ABB) and example of sales summary report generated by cash register machine Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (in case of submitting on behalf of business owner), copy of a certificate of registration (in case of juristic person) Submit application form at the service counter: At the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the headquarter of the business is located or at the Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration in case that the business is under supervision of the Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration The applicant will receive application approval (Kor.Gor. 2) with assigned serial code number for cash register machine The applicant records serial code number to the cash register machine The applicant contacts officer for physical inspection and to have label (sticker) affixed to cash register machine Officer inspects cash register machine and check with submitted brief features of cash registration machine, then affix label (sticker) to cash register machine Related Agency Provincial Area Revenue Office and Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration 16 The Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance Address: 90 Soi Phaholyothin7, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok Tel: 1161 Website:

25 30 working days VAT Refund for Tourist Registering the Company Related law and regulations The Revenue Code section 84/4 Notification Of The Director-General Of Revenue Department related to Value Added Tax (number 90 and 91) Tax Refund Prepare จ ดเตร ยมแบบคำขอ application และ and supporting เอกสำรหล กฐำนประกอบ documents Supporting documents: Application form for VAT refund for tourist registration (Form Kor Tor 1), 1 copy Additional information on branches form (if any), 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (in case that the registration perform on behalf of the business owner) ย นแบบคำขอและเอกสำร Submit application หล กฐำนประกอบ Submit the application form through website or Or Submit application form at the service counter of the Provincial Area Revenue Office At the Provincial Area Revenue Office where the head quarter of the business is located or at Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration in case that the business is under supervision of the Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration Business name added to the approved list Once approved as a VAT Refund for Tourists shop (VRT shop), the Revenue Department adds the business name to the approved list which can be checked at the official website or 17 Related Agency Provincial Area Revenue Office and Bureau of Large Business Tax Administration The Revenue Department, Ministry of Finance Address: 90 Soi Phaholyothin7, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok Tel: 1161 Website:

26 Dealing with Construction Permits

27 Land Excavation and Filling Building Construction and Modification Building Construction, Modification, and Moving

28 Land Excavation and Filling Acknowledgement of notification for land excavation and filling Dealing with Construction Permits Points to Note The operator shall notify before conducting land excavation or filling and comply to rules and procedure prescribed in the ministerial regulation Sorts of Area that required land excavation and filling notification Land Filling Area Area of land filling exceeding 2,000 square meters Land Excavation Area The depth exceeding three meters from the ground level Area at the top of the soil pit exceeding 10,000 square meters Or the depth or area prescribed in the notification of the local officer Supporting Documents: Land excavation / filling notification signed by the building or landowner or a grantee, 1 copy Map showing land boundaries, site plan and supporting documents prescribed in the ministerial or local regulation according to the land excavation and land filling law, 3 copies Certified copy of calculation details related to the method for preventing landslide, 1 copy Copy of house registration and copy of national ID card of the applicant (in case of a ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of house registration and copy of national ID card of a grantee, 1 copy Certified copy of company certificate (dated within 6 months) (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Power of attorney letter in the form specified by local authority, 1 copy Letter of consent of the landowner, 1 copy Notice of the professional engineer and certified copy of license for professional practice, 1 copy Notice of the superintendent and certified copy of license for professional practice, 1 copy Certified copy of land title deeds, 1 copy Other documents specified by local authority 20

29 Land Excavation and Filling Acknowledgement of notification for land excavation and filling Dealing with Construction Permits *Duration and service fees vary by each local authority where the business is located. The duration shall not exceed 45 working days. Related Laws and Regulations Land Excavation and Land Filling Act, B.E Prepare notification and supporting documents Submit notification Submit notification and supporting documents in person at the local agency where the business is located Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection Make payment Pay the fee in cash Receive a notification acknowledgement Related Agency Local authority (District Office, Municipality Office, or Office of Local Administrative Organization) where the business is located 21 Local authority where the business is located.

30 Building Construction and Modification Building construction or modification permit Dealing with Construction Permits Points to Note The operator shall apply for the building construction or modification permit to the local officer before operating. Supporting Documents: Building construction permit application (Using the form specified by the local authority), 1 copy Layout plan, drawing plan, and supporting documents, 5 copies Structure calculation details (in case of public building, special building, and building constructed mainly of permanent and fireproof materials), 1 copy Copy of house registration and copy of national ID card of the applicant (in case of ordinary person. For the case of multiple applicants, need to submit for all applicants), 1 copy Copy of company registration with company s objective with the signature of authorized person (date within 6 months) and copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized person (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of a grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Copy of land title deeds or equivalent (actual size that cover the layout plan submitted with the application), 1 copy Letter of consent allowing to build with copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of the landowner with a witness signature on the documents (in case the applicant is not the landowner), 1 copy Copy of company registration with company s objective with the signature of authorized person (date within 6 months) and copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized person (in case of juristic person is the landowner), 1 copy Certifying letter from the building architect or the building architect and engineer and copy of valid professional license of the architect and/or engineer. The architect and the engineer must not be on the list of professionals that violates the Building Act according to section 49 bis (in case the building size and characteristic are required to be controlled by professional architect and engineer), 1 copy Letter of consent from the construction supervisor who is a professional architect or engineer (Using the form specified by the local authority) and copy of valid professional license of the architect and/or engineer. The architect and the engineer must not be on the list of professionals that violates the Building Act according to section 49 bis (in case the building size and characteristic are required to be controlled by professional architect and engineer), 1 copy Notification letter for land utilization or change of land utilization (Using the form specified by the local authority), 1 copy Other documents specified by local authority 22

31 Building Construction and Modification Building construction or modification permit Dealing with Construction Permits 45 working days *Service fees varies by each local authority where the business is located. Related Laws and Regulations Building Control Act, B.E Town Planning Act, B.E Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at the local authority where the business is located Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection Make payment Pay the fee in cash Receive a permit Related Agency Local authority (District Office, Municipality Office, or Office of Local Administrative Organization) where the business is located 23 Local authority where the business is located.

32 Building Construction, Modification, and Moving Certificate for building construction, modification, and moving Dealing with Construction Permits 15 working days When the operation completes, the building construction or modification permit holder shall notify the local competent official for building construction, modification or move certificate, prior to the opening of the building for use. *Service fees vary by each local authority where the business is located. Related Laws and Regulations Building Control Act, B.E Prepare notification and supporting documents Submit notification Submit notification and supporting documents in person at the local authority where the business is located Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection Make payment Pay the fee by cash Supporting Documents: Notification letter to local authority requesting building inspection according to section 32 and 39 bis of Building Control Act, 1 copy Copy of building construction or modification permit or building moving permit or notification acknowledgement to construct, modify, or move the building according to section 39 bis of Building Control Act and copy of acknowledgement letter that the construction plan is in compliance with the law, 1 copy Copy of house registration and copy of national ID card of the permit holder (in case ordinary person. For multiple permit holders, all have to be submitted), 1 copy Copy of company registration with company s objective (date within 6 months) with copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized person (in case juristic person is a permit holder), 1 copy Power of attorney letter, copy of national ID card, and copy of house registration of a grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Copy of permit to modify pavement and road connection (in case of building with parking lots, U-turn, entrance and exit that require a permission to modify pavement and connect the road), 1 copy Copy of drainage or drainage connection permit (in case the building requires drainage connection), 1 copy 24 Local authority where the business is located. Receive a certificate Related Agency Local authority (District Office, Municipality Office, or Office of Local Administrative Organization) where the business is located

33 Dealing with Construction Permits Dealing with Construction Permits Local Authorities Land excavation and filling Building construction or modification Building construction, modification, or moving Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement In case of submitting land excavation and filling notification together with building construction or modification permit application, the applicant may submit only one set of similar supporting documents to reduce workload for preparing documents. After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement The submission of permit application will be done through the new Single Portal for Retail Business To cancel the submission of company s identification documents, e.g. commercial registration, company certificate, and value added tax registration, etc., when the databases of the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department are integrated for company data verification To provide additional payment channels such as bank transfer and credit card payment Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) To amend related laws and regulations to allow the applicant to submit documents in other formats, e.g. electronic files, in addition to hardcopies To amend related laws and regulations to prescribe local authorities to legislate municipal regulations for related permit application and release data to the public. Municipal regulations shall be consistent throughout the province. 25

34 Construction within Air Navigation Safety Zone

35 Construction within Air Navigation Safety Zone 1 working days* *with complete supporting documents Permit for construction within air navigation safety zone Dealing with Construction Permits Related Laws and Regulations Aviation Act B.E Prepare forms, and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Copy of application form for building construction/renovation or other types of construction or planting trees within navigation area or nearby (form ), 1 copy Copy of national ID card (for ordinary persons) or representatives on behalf of juristic persons (for juristic persons), 1 copy Copy of house registration (for ordinary person) or representatives on behalf of juristic person (for juristic persons), 1 copy Copy of juristic persons certificate including objectives and authorized signatory of within 6 month in case applicant is juristic person, 1 copy Copy of certificate of land (deed/ Nor Sor. 3 Gor /Others), 1 copy In case of construction on others lands/buildings Copy of contract to verify that applicant has the right to construct/modify on others lands Approval letter from land/building/other type of construction owner (form ) with other relating documents Copy of construction plan including location and details of construction regular picture and cross section picture, 1 copy Power of attorney letter and a copy of national ID card of grantor and grantee, 1 copy Submit application Submit application for a permit with supporting documents at Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, 3 rd and 9 th floor, IT Square Building, Tel: Or submit application by post 27 Officers Examine and Approves (Only in some cases) Officers examine all documents and may inspect the site to confirm and verify the information ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person or receive by post (depends on the applicant s choice) Related Agency Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand 333/105 7 Floor Lak Si Plaza, Khmapheng Phet 6 Rd., Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok Tel: , Fax: Website:

36 Connection Drainage Connection Installation of Attraction Guide Sign

37 Connection to Highways Construction permit for all types of connections Dealing with Construction Permits 74 working days No service fee Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Permit application according to Section 37 of the Highway Act, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Certified copy of national ID card of the applicant, 5 copies Certified copy of house registration of the applicant, 5 copies Certified copy of government official ID card (if any), 5 copies Certified copy of company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), 5 copies Power of attorney letter with stamp duties, certified copies of Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Highway Division, Highway District which is responsible for the related Highway national ID cards of the grantor and grantee (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Connection drawing according to the standard of the Department of Highways or in a special format, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Location drawing, with the parking area details, signed by the applicant and related officer of the Department of Highways, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Certified copy of land title deeds, 5 copies Letter of approval or power of attorney letter from the landlord (in case of land lease), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Letter of approval from the mortgagee (in case of land mortgage), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Letter of approval from the landlords of the nearby land (in case the turning radius overtakes the nearby land), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Highways 29 Officer considers permit application Related officer considers the granting of permit in accordance with the procedure and duration specified in the citizen manual under the Licensing Facilitation Act, B.E Appointment for on-site inspection shall be made with applicant (if necessary). Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person at Highway District in the area where the application is submitted Related Agency Highway Division, Highway District, Bureau of Highway, Bureau of Highway Safety, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport Department of Highways Address: 2/486 Sri Ayutthaya Rd., Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Hotline: 1586 Website:

38 Drainage Connection Drainage connection permit Dealing with Construction Permits 66 working days No service fee Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Supporting Documents: Permit application according to Section 39/1 of the Highway Act, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Certified copy of national ID card of the applicant, 5 copies Certified copy of house registration of the applicant, 5 copies Certified copy of government official ID card (if any), 5 copies Submit application and supporting documents in person at Highway Division, Highway District which is responsible for the related Highway Certified copy of company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), 5 copies Power of attorney letter with stamp duties, certified copies of national ID cards of the grantor and grantee (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Location drawing, with the cross sections showing sewer connection from the land of the applicant to the highway, signed by the applicant and related officer of the Department of Highways, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Calculation documents related to the permit application, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies License for professional practice of the engineer who performs the calculation, according to the types and levels prescribed by the Council of Engineers, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Highways 30 Officer considers application Related officer considers the granting of permit in accordance with the procedure and duration specified in the citizen manual under the Licensing Facilitation Act, B.E Appointment for on-site inspection shall be made with applicant (if necessary). Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person at Highway District in the area where the application is submitted Related Agency Highway Division, Highway District, Bureau of Highway, Bureau of Highway Safety, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport Department of Highways Address: 2/486 Sri Ayutthaya Rd., Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Hotline: 1586 Website:

39 Installation of Attraction Guide Sign Installation permit for attraction guide sign Dealing with Construction Permits 66 working days At specified rate *Permit holder shall pay highway service fee at specified rate per annum. Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Permit application according to Section 47 of the Highway Act, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Certified copy of national ID card of the applicant, (5 copies Certified copy of house registration of the applicant, 5 copies Certified copy of government official ID card (if any), 5 copies Certified copy of company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), 5 copies Power of attorney letter with stamp duties, certified copies of national ID cards of the grantor and grantee (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Construction drawing, with the format, size, message, and symbol of the guide sign, Location drawing, with the position to install the guide sign and the position of the attraction, and Cross sections showing details of the guide sign, signed by the applicant and related officer of the Department of Highways, 1 original copy and 4 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Highways Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Highway Division, Highway District which is responsible for the related Highway 31 Officer considers application Related officer considers the granting of permit in accordance with the procedure and duration specified in the citizen manual under the Licensing Facilitation Act, B.E Appointment for on-site inspection shall be made with applicant (if necessary). Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person at Highway District in the area where the application is submitted Related Agency Highway Division, Highway District, Bureau of Highway, Bureau of Highway Safety, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport Department of Highways Address: 2/486 Sri Ayutthaya Rd., Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Hotline: 1586 Website:

40 Dealing with Construction Permits Department of Rural Road Ministry of Transport Dealing with Construction Permits Connection to rural road Drainage connection Installation of attraction guide sign Within Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement To display contact information in the new Single Portal for Retail Business 32

41 Connection to Rural Road Construction permit for rural road connections Dealing with Construction Permits 21 working days No service fee Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Permit/renewal application for any operations on the rural road according to Form Khor 1 National ID card of the applicant, the original card and 2 certified copies House registration of the applicant, the original registration and 2 certified copies Government official ID card (if any), the original card and 2 certified copies) Certificate of name change registration (if any), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Related land title deeds, the original document and 2 certified copies Power of attorney with stamp duties of 10 baht or 30 baht (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 2 certified copies Location drawing, with related calculation details, 2 original copies and 1 certified copy Building construction permit and related drawing (in case of land), the original permit and 2 certified copies Traffic impact analysis document (in case of major projects), 1 copy License for professional practice and calculation details related to the type and size of controlled operation according to engineer laws and regulations, the original license and 2 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Rural Roads Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Rural Road District Bureau of Rural Roads 1-18 Rural Roads One Stop Service Center 33 Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection within 7 days from the submission date Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Bureau of Rural Roads, Bureau of Highways Maintenance Management, Department of Rural Roads, Ministry of Transport Department of Rural Roads 9 Phaholyothin Road, Anusawaree, Bangkhen, Bangkok Hotline 1146 Tel: , Website:

42 Drainage Connection Drainage connection permit Dealing with Construction Permits 21 working days No service fee **The route permitted for rural road drainage shall have clear land ownership. Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Permit application for drainage to the rural road (Form Khor 2) (the original application) National ID card of the applicant, the original card and 2 certified copies House registration of the applicant, the original registration and 2 certified copies Government official ID card (if any), the original card and 2 certified copies Certificate of name change registration (if any), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Rural Road District Bureau of Rural Roads 1-18 Rural Roads One Stop Service Center Company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Related land title deeds, the original document and 2 certified copies Power of attorney with stamp duties of 10 baht or 30 baht (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 2 certified copies Location drawing, 2 original copies and 1 certified copy Calculation details related to the quality and quantity of sewage in the rural road area (in case of sewage), 2 original copies License for professional practice and calculation details related to the type and size of controlled operation according to engineer laws and regulations (in case of sewage), the original license and 2 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Rural Roads Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection Remark: *Cases of sewage: 1. From allocated land (Announcement of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment prescribing the standard to control sewerage from allocated land) 2. From industrial factory / industrial estate (Announcement of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment No. 3 (B.E. 2539) prescribing the standard to control sewerage from factory and industrial estate) 3. From building (Ministerial Regulation No. 44 (B.E. 2538) according to the Building Control Act, B.E. 2522) 34 Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Bureau of Rural Roads, Bureau of Highways Maintenance Management, Department of Rural Roads, Ministry of Transport Department of Rural Roads 9 Phaholyothin Road, Anusawaree, Bangkhen, Bangkok Hotline 1146 Tel: , Website:

43 Installation of Attraction Guide Sign Installation permit for attraction guide sign Dealing with Construction Permits 21 days At specified rate *Permit holder shall Pay the fee at specified rate per annum. Related Laws and Regulations Highway Act, B.E. 2535, revised by Highway Act (no. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Permit application for attraction guide sign installation in the rural road area (Form Khor 2) (the original application) National ID card of the applicant, the original card and 2 certified copies House registration of the applicant, the original registration and 2 certified copies Government official ID card (if any), the original card and 2 certified copies Certificate of name change registration (if any), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Rural Road District Bureau of Rural Roads 1-18 Rural Roads One Stop Service Center Company certificate (in case the applicant is a company), the original certificate and 2 certified copies Related land title deeds, the original document and 2 certified copies Power of attorney letter with stamp duties of 10 baht or 30 baht (in case of granting power of attorney to apply for the permit), 1 original copy and 2 certified copies Location drawing*, 2 original copies and 1 certified copy Traffic impact analysis document (in case of major projects), 1 copy License for professional practice and calculation details related to the type and size of controlled operation according to engineer laws and regulations (in case of building required to have vehicle entrance-exit according to No. 10 of the building and edifice control law that requires traffic impact analysis), the original license and 2 certified copies Other documents required by the Department of Rural Roads Officer conducts on-site inspection Officer shall make an appointment for on-site inspection within 7 days from the submission date Remark: *Drawing includes: 1. Location drawing showing related rural road and the position to install the sign 2. Sign drawing and text size to a scale of at least 1:20; The drawing shall comply with general rule, condition and standard form prescribed by the Department of Rural Roads, 35 Receive a permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Bureau of Rural Roads, Bureau of Highways Maintenance Management, Department of Rural Roads, Ministry of Transport Department of Rural Roads 9 Phaholyothin Road, Anusawaree, Bangkhen, Bangkok Hotline 1146 Tel: , Website:

44 Dealing with Construction Permits Department of Highways Ministry of Transport Dealing with Construction Permits Connection to highways Drainage connection Installation of attraction guide sign Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement Department of Highways is conducting the review of related permit application forms 36

45 Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas

46 Dealing with Construction Permits Department of Energy Business Ministry of Energy Dealing with Construction Permits Storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Points to Note Type of fuel covers crude petroleum oil, benzene (Gasoline), aviation fuel, paraffin, diesel oil, fuel oil, lubricant oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facility Instruction for the applicant Category 1: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility with a tank volume exceeding 250 liters but not exceeds 500 liters. No permission required, the applicant must comply with the law and regulations. Category 2: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility with a tank volume exceeding 500 liters but not exceeds 1,000 liters. Category 3: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility with a tank volume exceeds 1,000 liters. The applicant is required to notify the officer and must comply with related laws and regulations. Notification process takes 1 working day and system testing must be conducted by the applicant and report the result of testing to the Department of Energy Business within 45 days from the notification date. Gas piping system and equipment must be inspected and tested every 5 years. The applicant is required to submit a request and business operation must comply with related laws and regulations. For permit renewal, the renewal application must be submitted within 60 days prior to permit expiration. List of recommended inspectors: The list of company who provide testing and inspection service for liquefied petroleum gas is available on the official website of Department of Energy Business 38

47 Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas with 500-1,000 liters Acknowledgement of notification for storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Category 2 Dealing with Construction Permits Facility for liquefied petroleum gas with volume 500-1,000 liters Supporting document Application for acknowledgment to operate the controlled business category 2 (Tor Por. Por.1) Copy of applicant s national ID card and house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with Objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy A letter of appointment to be a representative of ordinary/juristic person (in case the representative is the one who files the application), 1 copy Copy of business premise/property ownership, rental/lease agreement or consent to the use of the place of business from owner, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the facility with surrounding area and nearby buildings within a radius of 50 meters, 1 copy Copy of facility layout, 1 copy Power of attorney letter, copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if any) Facility for liquefied petroleum gas with volume more than 1,000 liters Supporting document Application for permission to operate the controlled business category 3 (Tor Por. Gor.1) Copy of applicant s national ID card and house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with Objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy A letter of appointment to be a representative of ordinary/juristic person (in case the representative is the one who files the application), 1 copy Documents that demonstrate the right to use the land or premise such as deeds or other documents, 1 copy Documents confirming the result of land usage according to Town Planning laws, 1 copy Copy of facility layout showing security systems, gas piping system, fire safety devices, water piping system systems, electrical systems, lightning protection surrounding area and nearby buildings, 2 copies For storage tanks and gas dispensing, copy of construction blueprint and one copy of capacity calculation report for storage and gas dispensing, 2 copy (For liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks and dispensing, one copy of prove for stability calculation report of construction structure) Certification letter from an engineer together with an engineer s license of professional practice (for the case of storage tank and gas) Copy of the insurance policy for risk of damage caused by the controlled operation category 3 (need to submit before the approval process starts) Copy of map showing the location of the facility with surrounding area and nearby buildings within a radius of 50 meters, 2 copies Certification letter for liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks and dispensing Power of attorney letter, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if any) Certification letter from an architect together with an architect s license of professional practice (in case of sphere shape storage tanks or cool tanks) 39

48 1 working day Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas with 500-1,000 liters Acknowledgement of notification for storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Category 2 Dealing with Construction Permits Related law and regulations Fuel Oils Control Act B.E and Amendment (No. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Receive an acknowledgement Testing of piping system 45 days Submit application form and supporting document at: Bangkok: Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety Other provinces: Provincial Energy Office Pick up the acknowledgement in person or by postal mail within 30 days The applicant must complete the piping system testing within 45 days after submit the application. List of recommended testing and inspection service provider is available at the Department s website. Test result shall be provided to the Department of Energy Business by the applicant. Related Agency Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Business Safety Department of Energy Business Validity Valid for 5 years from issuance date Renewal N/A 40 Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety, Department of Energy Business, Energy Complex Building B Floor 19th 555/2 Vibhawadhi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok Tel: or Fax: Website:

49 1 working day Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas with 500-1,000 liters Acknowledgement of notification for storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Category 2 *Gas piping system and equipment must be inspected and tested every 5 years. Renewal Related law and regulations Fuel Oils Control Act B.E and Amendment (No. 2), B.E Request for piping system testing Submit the request for piping system testing to the Department of Energy Business and conduct testing with the recommended testing and inspection service provider from the Department s website Testing of piping system Gas piping system and equipment must be inspected and tested every 5 years, the test result must be submitted to the Department of Energy Business for approval Related Agency Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Business Safety Department of Energy Business Validity Valid for 5 years from issuance date Renewal N/A 41 Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety, Department of Energy Business, Energy Complex Building B Floor 19th 555/2 Vibhawadhi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok Tel: or Fax: Website:

50 Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas more than 1,000 liters Permit for storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Category 3 Dealing with Construction Permits 45 working days 200 * Piping system testing result is a prerequisite for the officer to proceed the approval process Related law and regulations Fuel Oils Control Act B.E and Amendment (No. 2), B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Site visit and testing of piping system Receive a permit Submit application form and supporting document at: Bangkok: Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety Other province: Provincial Energy Office The officer will make appointment for site/facility visit and for testing and inspection service provider to conduct the test Notify the result of application via postal mail within 7 days from the completion of approval process by the Department (Required an envelope which addressed to applicant and affixed postal stamp to submit with the application) Receive the permit at the authority office or by postal mail within 30 days Related Agency Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Business Safety Department of Energy Business Validity Valid for 1 year and expired at 31 December of each year Renewal Renewal application can be submitted during 1 November 31 December 42 Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety, Department of Energy Business, Energy Complex Building B Floor 19th 555/2 Vibhawadhi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok Tel: or Fax: Website:

51 Storage Facility for Liquefied Petroleum Gas more than 1,000 liters Permit for storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas Category 3 Renewal 42 working days Renewal process in November 72 working days Renewal process in December Related law and regulations Fuel Oils Control Act B.E and Amendment (No. 2), B.E Testing of piping system Gas piping system and equipment must be inspected and tested every year, the test result must be submitted to the Department of Energy Business Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting document: Application for permission to operate the controlled business category 3 (Tor Por. Gor.1) Latest permit document Copy of applicant s national ID card and house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with Objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy Copy of the insurance policy for risk of damage caused by the controlled business category 3, 1 copy Power of attorney letter, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if any) Submit application Submit application form and supporting document at: Bangkok: Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety Other provinces: Provincial Energy Office *Once the renewal application is submitted, the original license will be in effect until the application is rejected. Related Agency Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Business Safety Department of Energy Business Validity Valid for 1 year and expired at 31 December of each year Renewal Renewal application can be submitted within 60 days prior to the expiry date 43 Energy Business Service Center, Bureau of Natural Gas Business Safety, Department of Energy Business, Energy Complex Building B Floor 19th 555/2 Vibhawadhi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok Tel: or Fax: Website:

52 Dealing with Construction Permits Department of Energy Business Ministry of Energy Dealing with Construction Permits Storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvements (Require Changes in Laws) Requests related to licenses for Retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business Once the law and regulation allow the use of documents in electronic format, the applicant can submit technical documentation such as design and construction plan of storage tanks with gas piping and equipment and calculation report on stability and strength of the tank and gas supply in electronic format or in CD-ROM. Eliminate the submission of identification document such as national ID card or house registration upon completion of information integration to the database of the Department of Provincial Administration. Eliminate the submission of commercial registration certificate, partnership s registration, and VAT registration certificate upon completion of information integration to the database of the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department for verification of juristic person/company information. Ongoing Improvements (Under the Process of Changes in Laws) Drafting a new Ministerial Regulations for liquefied petroleum gas facility that allows business with gas storage more than 1,000 liters to apply for liquefied petroleum gas facility license/permit (according to Form Tor Phor Gor 1) which can install LPG tanks not exceed total capacity of 2,000 liters per location. For LPG tank installed in cluster, each cluster cannot exceed total capacity of 2,000 liters, pipe system must be separated in each cluster and the distance between cluster must not less than 20 meters from each tank cluster. 44

53 Water (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan Area)

54 Tap Water Connect water (In the area of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Dealing with Construction Permits Supporting Documents Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Act B.E (1967) Request for a Permanent Water Connection (For juristic person) 1. Copy of company registration 2. Copy of national ID card or passport of the authorized director 3. Copy of house registration of the requested location 4. Evidence of title 5. Power of attorney (if proceeded by a representative) 6. Copy of national ID card of the representative Request for a Temporary Water Connection (For juristic person) 1. Copy of company registration 2. Copy of national ID card or passport the authorized director 3. Copy of temporary house registration of the requested location or evidence of title 4. Power of attorney (if proceeded by a representative) 5. Copy of national ID card of the representative Request for a Permanent Water Connection (For ordinary person) 1. Copy of national ID card or passport with visa or other identification documents 2. Copy house registration of the requested location 3. Documents that show the ownership or the right to use the location 4. Power of attorney (if proceeded by a grantee and copy of national ID card of a grantee) Remark: All supporting documents must be signed to certify the copy. Related Agency Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 46 Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 400 Prachacheun Road, Tungsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: Call Center: 1125 Website: mwa1125@mwa.co.th

55 Tap Water Connect water (In the area of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Dealing with Construction Permits Time to Complete For new connection with meter diameter between ½ - 8 inches and no water supply pipe Case 1: Water meter with diameter between ½ - 1 inch with the main pipe passes through the requested location or the location is less than 20 meters from the main supply 1 working day For new connection with water supply pipe of less than 2,000,000 Baht Case 1: Connection with water supply pipe of less than 1,000,000 Baht 80 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 10 working days; from payment date to installation complete 70 working days Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Act B.E (1967) For new connection with water supply pipe of more than 2,000,000 Baht Case 1: Connection with water supply pipe of more than 2,000,000 Baht 87 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 15 working days; from payment date to contract signing date 72 working days Case 2: Water meter with diameter between ½ - 1 inch but not in case 1 4 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 1 working day; from payment date to installation date 3 working days Case 3: Water meter with diameter between 1 ½ - 8 inches 19 days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 4 working days; from payment date to installation complete 15 working days Case 2: Connection with water supply pipe between 1,000,000 2,000,000 Baht 95 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 10 working days; from payment date to installation complete 85 working days 47 Remark 1. The duration indicated starts when all supporting documents submitted are complete. 2. The duration indicated assumes that the rights to use the land is granted. Related Agency Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 400 Prachacheun Road, Tungsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: Call Center: 1125 Website: mwa1125@mwa.co.th

56 Tap Water Connect water (In the area of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Dealing with Construction Permits Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Act B.E (1967) Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Officer installs water meter Submit application and required document 1. via (Only meter size ½ -1 ) 2. At MWA offices (Meter size ½ 8 ) Pay for the fee Officer sets appointment for meter installation Remakr: For more information, please visit website contact Call Center at 1125, or visit any of the 18 MWA offices Related Agency Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 48 Metropolitan Waterworks Authority 400 Prachacheun Road, Tungsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: Call Center: 1125 Website: mwa1125@mwa.co.th

57 Water (Area Outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan)

58 Tap Water Connect water (In the area outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Dealing with Construction Permits There are two types of water connection: 1. permanent and 2. temporary Details of these two connections can be found in the Provincial Waterworks Authority s regulation on criteria and procedure of water connection B.E. 2557, item number 5. Supporting Documents Related Law and Regulations Provincial Waterworks Authority Act B.E (1979) Request for a Permanent Water Connection (For ordinary person) Thai citizens 1. Copy of national ID card 2. Copy of house registration of the requested location 3. If the requester is not registered in the house registration of the requested location, the letter of consent by the owner, along with the owner s copy of national ID card and house registration except the requester is parents, child at legal age, or spouse of the owner or the owner himself 4. Evidence of title 5. Evidence of qualification e.g. contract for rent Foreigners 1. Copy of passport 2. Copy of house registration of the requested location 3. Evidence of title Request for a Permanent Water Connection (For juristic person) 1. Company registration 2. Copy of national ID card of the authorized director 3. Copy of house registration of the requested location 4. Evidence of title Request for a Temporary Water Connection (For ordinary and juristic person) 1. Evidence for the water usage similar to a permanent water connection 2. Copy of house ID number 3. Copy of construction permit (or request for permit) 4. Document of title e.g. deed Related Agency Provincial Waterworks Authority 50 Provincial Waterworks Authority) 72 Changwatana Road. Laksi Bangkok Call Center: 1662 Website: pr@pwa.co.th

59 Tap Water Connect water (In the area outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Dealing with Construction Permits For connection less than 10 meters and meter with diameter less than ¾ For connection of meters and meter with diameter less than 2 For temporary connection Related Law and Regulations Provincial Waterworks Authority Act B.E (1979) From receiving the application to notifying the expense 3 working days From payment date to installation completion 3 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 7 working days From payment date to installation completion 15 working days From receiving the application to notifying the expense 3 working days From payment date to installation completion 5 working days Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Officer installs water meter Submit application and required document at PWA offices or service centers Fee as stated by PWA Pay in cash at PWA offices for the payment more than 10,000 Baht, either pay with bill of exchange, cheque, or cash Fee for water meter with diameter less than 1 inch is to be paid after estimation For water meter with diameter more than 1 inch, advanced payment is required Officer sets appointment for meter installation Remark: The processing and installation time are according to Provincial Waterworks Authority s regulation on procedure and processing and installation time for citizen service work (issue no. 3) B.E Related Agency Provincial Waterworks Authority Provincial Waterworks Authority) 72 Changwatana Road. Laksi Bangkok Call Center: 1662 Website: pr@pwa.co.th

60 Telephone

61 Telephone Connect a fixed telephone line Dealing with Construction Permits *Process time depends on the appointment made with the officer Related Law and Regulations Telephone Organisation of Thailand Act B.E (1954) Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: For ordinary person Copy of national ID card For juristic person Copy of company certificate (dated within 180 days) with signature and company seal affixed Copy of national ID card of the authorized director with signature Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any) Power of attorney letter with stamp duty (if proceeded by a grantee) Copy of national ID card of a grantee Submit application at TOT service center Officer sets up the fixed telephone line Remark: There are other fixed-line telephone operators. The requirement and process may vary for other providers. 53 Related Agency TOT Public Company Limited TOT Public Company Limited 89/2 Moo 3, Chaeng Watthana Road, Thungsong-Hong, Laksi, Bangkok TOT Contact Center Call : toteservice@tot.co.th Website:

62 Electricity (Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan Area)

63 Electricity Connect electricity amperes (1-phase 2-wire and 3-phase 4-wire with no external connection work) Dealing with Construction Permits 10 days (In the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Electricity Authority Act B.E (1958) Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application and make payment Supporting Documents: Submit the application and Application form for electricity supporting documents at Copy of national ID or other government issued ID MEA office to make document with national ID number (for ordinary person), payment 1 copy Copy of national ID card of the authorized director and copy of company registration (dated within 6 months) (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of house registration (for ordinary person), 1 copy Evidences that show relationship between the applicant and the location such as copy of house registration with the applicant s name as the owner or purchase or lease contract of the land and building, 1 copy Layout of the requested location and connection diagram Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card of a grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Other documents (if any) Officer inspects site Officer sets appointment for site inspection and approval Officer conducts connection works Officer sets appointment for connection works Related Agency Metropolitan Electricity Authority 55 Metropolitan Electricity Authority 30 Soi Chit Lom, Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok Call Center: 1130 Website:

64 Electricity Connect electricity less than 50 amperes (1-phase 2-wire and 3-phase 4-wire with no external connection work) Dealing with Construction Permits 23 days (In the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Electricity Authority Act B.E (1958) Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Application form for electricity Copy of national ID or other government issued ID document with national ID number (for ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card of the authorized director and copy of company registration (dated within 6 months) (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of house registration (for ordinary person) Evidences that show relationship between the applicant and the location such as copy of house registration with the applicant s name as the owner or purchase or lease contract of the land and building, 1 copy Layout of the requested location and connection diagram Submit application and make payment Submit the application and supporting documents at MEA office to make payment Supporting Documents (Con t): Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card of a grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Letter of consent for installation and copy of land deeds (for private location) Letter of consent for external connection works (for public location) Other documents (if any) Officer examines internal wiring Officer sets appointment to examine internal connection works wired by the customer 56 Officer inspects site and issues instruction Officer inspects site and issues external connection works instructions Officer conducts external connection works Officer sets appointment for external connection works Remark: Applies to the connection works of less than 4 tonnes and less than 140 metres. Officer installs electricity meter Officer sets appointment for meter installation Related Agency Metropolitan Electricity Authority Metropolitan Electricity Authority 30 Soi Chit Lom, Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok Call Center: 1130 Website:

65 Electricity Connect electricity less than 200 amperes (3-phase 4-wire with no external connection work) Dealing with Construction Permits 9 days (In the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Electricity Authority Act B.E (1958) Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application and make payment Officer examines internal wiring Officer installs electricity meter Supporting Documents: Application form for electricity Copy of national ID or other government issued ID document with national ID number (for ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card of the authorized director and copy of company registration (dated within 6 months) (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of house registration (for ordinary person) Evidences that show relationship between the applicant and the location such as copy of house registration with the applicant s name as the owner or purchase or lease contract of the land and building, 1 copy Layout of the requested location and connection diagram Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card of a grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Other documents (if any) Submit the application and supporting documents at MEA office to make payment Officer sets appointment to examine internal connection works wired Officer sets appointment for meter installation Related Agency Metropolitan Electricity Authority 57 Metropolitan Electricity Authority 30 Soi Chit Lom, Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok Call Center: 1130 Website:

66 Electricity Connect electricity less than 200 amperes (3-phase 4-wire with external connection work) Dealing with Construction Permits 18 days (In the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Metropolitan Electricity Authority Act B.E (1958) Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application and make payment Officer examines internal wiring Officer installs external wiring and electricity meter Supporting Documents: Application form for electricity Copy of national ID or other government issued ID document with national ID number (for ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card of the authorized director and copy of company registration (dated within 6 months) (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of house registration (for ordinary person) Evidences that show relationship between the applicant and the location such as copy of house registration with the applicant s name as the owner or purchase or lease contract of the land and building, 1 copy Layout of the requested location and connection diagram Power of attorney letter with stamp duty (if proceeded by a grantee) Letter of consent for installation and copy of land deeds (for private location) Letter of consent for external connection works (for public location) Other documents (if any) Submit the application and supporting documents at MEA office to make payment 58 Officer sets appointment to examine internal and external connection works wired Officer installs electric pole, external wiring, and meter Related Agency Metropolitan Electricity Authority Metropolitan Electricity Authority 30 Soi Chit Lom, Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok Call Center: 1130 Website:

67 Electricity (Area Outside Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan)

68 Electricity Connect electricity less than 30 amperes (Case of making payment before the inspection) Dealing with Construction Permits 7 days (In the areas outside of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Provincial Electricity Authority Act B.E (1960) Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Supporting Documents: Submit the application and Application form for electricity supporting documents at Copy of national ID or copy of PEA office government-issued ID documents or copy of national ID of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of house registration of the applicant, 1 copy Copy of house registration of the requested location or evidence of ownership or the right to use the location, 1 copy Layout of the requested location, 1 copy Copy of company registration (dated within 3 months), 1 copy Copy of VAT registration, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card and house registration of both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee), 1 copy If the total number of connection points (including both the existing and the requested points) will exceed 20 points or will consume more than 5 Kilowatt of electricity, 2 copies of the internal wiring diagram (scale of 1:100) must also be submitted or the applicant can hire the Provincial Electricity Authority to prepare this diagram Make payment Make payment for the fee and sign the contact at PEA office 60 Officer examines internal wiring If the wiring is not approved, the officer will provide instruction for correction Officer conducts connection works Officer sets appointment for connection works Related Agency Provincial Electricity Authority Provincial Electricity Authority 200 Ngamwongwan Road, Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok Tel: Call Center: 1129 Website:

69 Electricity Connect electricity less than 30 amperes (Case of making payment after the inspection) Dealing with Construction Permits 7 days (In the areas outside of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan) Related Law and Regulations Provincial Electricity Authority Act B.E (1960) Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Application form for electricity Copy of national ID or copy of government-issued ID documents or copy of national ID of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Submit application Submit the application and supporting documents at PEA office Copy of house registration of the applicant, 1 copy Copy of house registration of the requested location or evidence of ownership or the right to use the location, 1 copy Layout of the requested location, 1 copy Copy of company registration (dated within 3 months), 1 copy Copy of VAT registration, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card and house registration of both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee), 1 copy If the total number of connection points (including both the existing and the requested points) will exceed 20 points or will consume more than 5 Kilowatt of electricity, 2 copies of the internal wiring diagram (scale of 1:100) must also be submitted or the applicant can hire the Provincial Electricity Authority to prepare this diagram Officer examines internal wiring If the wiring is not approved, the officer will provide instruction for correction 61 Make payment Make payment for the fee and sign the contact at PEA office Officer conducts connection works Officer sets appointment for connection works Related Agency Provincial Electricity Authority Provincial Electricity Authority 200 Ngamwongwan Road, Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok Tel: Call Center: 1129 Website:

70 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits

71 Liquor Tobacco Playing Card

72 Liquor Points to Note: Liquor selling license Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Liquor Act B.E Location of business operation Conditions for the Applicant For all types of licenses The premise must not locate at or in the vicinity of the following The premise that is used to open for a similar business which got the license revoked or was ordered to close down according to National Council for Peace and Order s order no. 22/2558 within the last 5 years In the vicinity of education institution or dormitory near education institution according to National Council for Peace and Order s order no. 22/2558 For the license type 3-7 Never get a license revoked within the last 5 years. In case the applicant is a partnership or juristic person, the manager or authorized person must not possess prohibited qualifications or be a managing partner, manager, or authorized person of juristic person with prohibited qualification. The premise must not locate at or in the vicinity of the following Education institution according to related laws and regulations and its vicinity Temple or religious ritual area according to related laws and regulation and its vicinity Fuel station according to related laws and regulations and its vicinity Location that has the license revoked within the last 5 years For all types of license The applicant must display the license in a conspicuous place at the business premise The applicant must not sell alcohol to those who are under the age of 20 The applicant must comply to the conditions specified by the Department For the license type 3-7 The applicant must not sell alcohol outside the permitted time period with the exception of selling in international airports and other business premises allowed by related laws and regulations. The time permitted to sell alcohol are and The applicant must comply to the conditions specified by the Department 64

73 Liquor Liquor selling license Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Points to Note: Processing time for business premise inspection 7 working day Processing time once the premise meets the requirement 5 mins Related law and regulations The Liquor Act B.E Type of liquor selling license* License fee* 1. Liquor selling license type 1 for all types of liquor with minimum quantity per bill not less than 10 liters 8, Liquor selling license type 2 for liquor types which produced in Thailand (local liquor) with minimum quantity per bill not less than 10 liters 2.1 For producers of fermented liquor made from agricultural products containing alcohol content less than 15 degrees which uses total machine capacity less than 5 horsepower and/or using less than 7 employees with minimum quantity per bill is not less than 10 liters 2.2 For producer of rice whisky containing alcohol content more than 15 degrees but not exceed 40 degree using total machine capacity less than 5 horsepower and/or using less than 7 employees with minimum quantity per bill is not less than 10 liters 2.3 For liquor with quantity per bill not exceed 6,000 liters per year 2.4 For liquor with quantity per bill more than 6,000 liters but not exceed 20,000 liters per year 2.5 For liquor with quantity per bill more than 20,000 liters but not exceed 32,000 liters per year 2.6 For liquor with quantity per bill more than 32,000 liters per year 3. Liquor selling license type 3 for all type of liquor with quantity per bill less than 10 liters 3.1 In Bangkok Metropolitan, city municipality, and Pattaya City Municipality. 3.2 Areas other than the above 4. Liquor selling license type 4 for liquor which produced in Thailand with quantity per bill less than 10 liters 4.1 In Bangkok Metropolitan, city municipality, and Pattaya City Municipality. 4.2 Municipal area 4.3 Areas other than the above 5. Liquor selling license type 5 for all types of liquor with minimum quality per bill less than 10 liters for drinking in a temporary selling place (within 10 days) Liquor selling license type 6 for liquor which produced in Thailand with quantity per bill less than 10 liters for drinking in a temporary selling place (within 10 days) 6.1 In Bangkok Metropolitan, city municipality, and Pattaya City Municipality. 6.2 Municipal area 6.3 Areas other than the above 7. Liquor selling license type 7 for liquor with quantity per bill less than 10 liters for drinking in club or association 7.1 For all types of liquor 7.2 For liquor produced in Thailand *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application ,100 1, ,400 5,500 1,650 1,

74 Liquor Liquor selling license (for new applicant) Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Liquor Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Business premise inspection Make payment Receive a license Supporting documents*: Application form for license to sell liquor (Sor 2/64) Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of house registration of the business premise, 1 copy Copy of rental or lease agreement with stamp duty (in case of rented property) or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner (if use the property without compensation), 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of business premise, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located. The officer make appointment to inspect business premise with the applicant within 7 working days Pay the license fee Pick up the license Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 66 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

75 Liquor Liquor selling license Dealing with Renewal Related law and regulations The Liquor Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive license from the Excise Department Supporting documents*: Form Sor Yor Por 1 or latest liquor selling license Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Proceed with one of the following channel: Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located Bring the form sent by the Department to pay the fee at one of the following 7-11 stores Counter Service Krungthai Bank Sent the form sent by the Department with money order back to the Area Excise Office where the store is located by mail Pay the license fee in accordance with the selected channel Pick up the license, depending on the selected channel Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 67 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

76 Tobacco Points to Note: Tobacco selling license Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Tobacco Act B.E Location of business operation Conditions for the Applicant The business premise must not locate in the area of education institution or religious places, including the adjacent area The business premise must not be the place where the license gets revoked within the last 5 years The applicant cannot reapply within a year after he/she gets a license revoked For the cigarette license Obtain the product only from sellers with valid permit Destroy the tobacco stamp if cigarette is sell individually and keep the remaining cigarettes in the package Do not sell cigarette via the machine Sell the product only in permitted premise Follow any condition set by the Department For the tobacco license Obtain the product only from sellers with valid permit Sell only in the whole package, not individually 68

77 Tobacco Tobacco selling license Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Points to Note: Processing time for business premise inspection 7 working day Processing time once the premise meets the requirement 5 mins Related law and regulations The Tobacco Act B.E Type of tobacco selling license* License fee* 1. Cigarette tobacco selling license type 1 for selling of cigarette without sales limit 1, Cigarette tobacco selling license type 2 for selling of cigarette with quantity per bill not more than 20,000 rolls or for tobacco or flavored tobacco per bill not more than 10 kilograms 3. Cigarette tobacco selling license type 3 for selling of cigarette with quantity per bill not more than 1,000 rolls or for tobacco or flavored tobacco per bill not more that 200 grams 4. Pipe tobacco selling license type 1 for selling of pipe tobacco without sales quantity limit Pipe tobacco selling license type 2 for selling of pipe tobacco with quantity per bill not more than 2 kilograms Pipe tobacco selling license type 3 for selling of tobacco grown by tobacco farmer 10 Tobacco covers cigarette, cigar, other type of cigarette, flavored tobacco, and chewing tobacco. For the license for pipe tobacco type 3, please refer to supporting documents required from the Excise Department s citizen manual. Remark: The applicant for tobacco selling license type 3 from home grown tobacco trees is required to check with citizen manual published by the Excise Department for further information

78 Tobacco Tobacco selling license (for new applicant) Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Tobacco Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Business premise inspection Make payment Receive a license Supporting documents*: Form Yor Sor Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any), 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person. 1 copy Copy of house registration of the business premise, 1 copy Copy of rental or lease agreement with stamp duty (in case of rented property) or letter of consent to use the place of business from the owner, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of business premise, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located. The officer make appointment to inspect business premise with the applicant within 7 working days Supporting documents (Cont ): For license to sell cigarette tobacco type 1: 1.1 Copy tobacco manufacturing permit 1.2 Evidence of authorized distributor for cigarette tobacco by the manufacturer of imported cigarette brand 1.3 Evidence of authorized wholesaler for cigarette tobacco by the manufacturer or the sole authorized distributer For license to sell cigarette tobacco type 2: 2.1 Evidence from 1.1 and 1.2 as mentioned above to be a distributor 2.2 Evidence from 1.3 as mentioned above to be a distributor Pay the license fee Pick up the license Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 70 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

79 Tobacco Tobacco selling license Dealing with Renewal Related law and regulations The Liqour Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a license Supporting documents*: Form Sor Yor Por 1 or Latest tobacco selling license Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Proceed with one of the following channel: Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located Bring the form sent by the Department to pay the fee at one of the following 7-11 stores Counter Service Krungthai Bank Sent the form sent by the Department with money order back to the Area Excise Office where the store is located by mail Pay the license fee in accordance with the selected channel Pick up the license, depending on the selected channel Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 71 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

80 Playing Card Points to Note: Playing card selling license Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Playing Card Act B.E Type of license to sell playing card* License fee* Process time 1. License to sell playing card as wholesaler for selling of playing card without sales limit 2. License to sell playing card as retailer for selling of playing card less than 40 sets per bill mins *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 72

81 Playing Card Playing card selling license (for new applicant) Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related law and regulations The Playing Card Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a license Supporting documents*: Application form for selling playing card Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any), 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of house registration of the business premise, 1 copy Copy of rental or lease agreement with stamp duty (in case of rented property) or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the business premise, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located. Pay the license fee Pick up the license Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 73 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

82 Playing Card Playing card selling license Dealing with Renewal Related law and regulations The Playing Card Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a license Supporting documents*: Form Sor Yor Por 1 or latest playing card selling license Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Proceed with one of the following channel: Submit the application and supporting documents at the Area Excise Office where the store is located Bring the form sent by the Department to pay the fee at one of the following 7-11 stores Counter Service Krungthai Bank Sent the form sent by the Department with money order back to the Area Excise Office where the store is located by mail Pay the license fee in accordance with the selected channel Pick up the license, depending on the selected channel Related Agency The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance Validity* Valid for 1 year and expire on 31 December of each year Renewal* Renewal must proceed during 1 October to 31 December *The Excise Department is currently proposing changes in related laws and regulations. Once the amendment process completes, it will affect the type of license, supporting documents, fees, license validity period, and renewal. Please check with the Excise Department before filing the application. 74 The Excise Department, Ministry of Finance 1488 Nakorn chai si Road, Dusit, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

83 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits The Excise Department Ministry of Finance Liquor Tobacco Playing card After fiscal year B.E Future Improvement To develop a system to identify the location with integration to the database of the Department of Provincial Administration in order to verify the location and the surrounding area of the establishment to reduce examination procedures and reduce time for application processing. Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) Requests related to licenses for Retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business which covers the elimination of personal identification documents such as copy national ID card and copy of house registration and the elimination of juristic person identification documents such as company registration certificate or VAT registration certificate when the database is linked with the Department of Provincial Administration, Department of Business Development, and the Revenue Department. 75

84 Film and Video

85 Film and Video License to operate a film and video rental, exchange, or distribution business Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 60 days 500 3,000 Service fee is based on the size of the area. The operator shall apply for the license before operating the business and display the license in a conspicuous place at the operating location. Related Laws and Regulations Film and Video Act, B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Film: Application/renewal application for license to operate a film rental, exchange, or distribution business (Form Por Phor 1) and names and locations of film rental, exchange or distribution businesses (Por Phor 1 Attachment) (in case of more than one application or renewal application) Video: Application/renewal application for license to operate a video rental, exchange, or distribution as a business (Form Por Wor 1) and names and locations of video rental, exchange or distribution businesses Submit license application Submit application and supporting documents in person at the Department of Cultural Promotion or the Provincial Culture Office where the business is located (Por Wor 1 Attachment) (in case of more than one application or renewal application) Certified copy of national ID card / certified copy of certificate of alien registration or passport and certified copy of certificate of residence in the kingdom or permission document for temporary stay in the kingdom of the business owner, director, or authorized officer on behalf of the company, 1 copy Certified copy of valid company certificate (not exceeding 6 months) (in case of company), 1 copy Valid 4 x 6 cm 2 straight-face headshots, without a hat or cap, of the business owner, director, or authorized officer on behalf of the company (not exceeding 6 months), 2 photos Certified copy of commercial registration Map showing the boundaries of business location and office (3 photos) consisting of 1 st photo: A long shot outside of the building showing the business location 2 nd photo: A close up in the front of the business office 3 rd photo: A shot inside the business office showing the business operation or service 77 Make payment Pay the fee of 500 3,000 baht per 5 years for each license, based on the size of the area of business premise Receive a license Pick up the license in person Related Agency Registration and Licensing Group, Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture Validity Valid for 5 years from the date of issuance Renewal Within 90 days before the expiration date Registration and Licensing Group, Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, Huai Khwang, Bangkok Tel: Ext. 5227, 5228, 5232, 5233, 5240 Website:

86 Film and Video License to operate a film and video rental, exchange, or distribution business Dealing with Renewal 60 days 500 3,000 Service fee is based on the size of the area. The operator shall proceed license renewal before the expiration of the current license and display the license to operate a film and video rental, exchange or distribution as a business in an conspicuous place at the operating location. Related Laws and Regulations Film and Video Act, B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Film: Application/renewal application for license to operate a film rental, exchange, or distribution business (Form Por Phor 1) and names and locations of film rental, exchange, or distribution businesses (Por Phor 1 Attachment) (in case of more than one application or renewal application), 1 copy Video: Application/renewal application for license to operate a video rental, exchange, or distribution business (Form Por Wor 1) and names and locations of video rental, exchange, or distribution businesses (Por Wor 1 Attachment) (in case of more than one application or renewal application), 1 copy Certified copy of current license or substitute of license Certified copy of national ID card / certified copy of certificate of alien registration or passport and certified copy of certificate of residence in the kingdom or permission document for temporary stay in the kingdom of the business owner, director, or authorized officer on behalf of the company, 1 copy Certified copy of valid company certificate (not exceeding 6 months) (in case of company), 1 copy Valid 4 x 6 cm 2 straight-face headshots, without a hat or cap, of the business owner, director, or authorized officer on behalf of the company (not exceeding 6 months), 2 photos Certified copy of commercial registration Map showing the boundaries of business location and office (3 photos) consisting of 1 st photo: A long shot outside of the building showing the business location 2 nd photo: A close up in the front of the business office 3 rd photo: A shot inside the business office showing the business operation or service Submit application Make payment Receive a license Submit application and supporting documents in person at the Department of Cultural Promotion or the Provincial Culture Office where the business is located 78 Pay the fee of 500 Baht per 5 years Pick up the license in person Related Agency Registration and Licensing Group, Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture Validity Valid for 5 years from the date of issuance Renewal Within 90 days before the expiration date Registration and Licensing Group, Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, Huai Khwang, Bangkok Tel: Ext. 5227, 5228, 5232, 5233, 5240 Website:

87 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Film and Video Office, Department of Cultural Promotion Ministry of Culture Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Film and video Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement Film and Video Office is developing a system to integrate license information and for online license application, expected to go live in B.E The applicant should be able to record the application and submit the supporting documents through the system. When the application is approved, the operator shall contact the Department of Cultural Promotion or the Provincial Culture Office where the business is located, to present the national ID card for identification of the applicant, make payment and receive the original license. After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement To provide additional payment channels such as bank transfer and credit card payment Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) The submission of license application is proceeded through the new Single Portal for retail business The license is valid until 31 December of the 3 rd year from the year of issue. To reduce the duration of license consideration from 60 days to 30 days To combine film and video license applications into a single form Able to submit only renewal application; Other supporting documents are not required in case information does not change. To cancel the submission of personal identification documents, e.g. national ID card and house registration, etc., since the database of the Film and Video Office is integrated with that of the Department of Provincial Administration for personal data verification To cancel the submission of company s identification documents, e.g. commercial registration, company certificate, and value added tax registration, etc., when the databases of the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department are integrated for company data verification Ongoing Improvements (Under the Process of Changes in Laws) Reduce the validity of license from 5 years to 2 years Cancel the submission of certain supporting documents, i.e. photos and photos of business location 79

88 Fertilizer Controlled Seeds

89 Fertilizer Permit to sell fertilizer Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 1 working day 200 The permit must be granted before the business starts to operate and the permit document must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Related law and regulations Fertilizer Act B.E Additional Amendment Fertilizer Act (number 2) B.E. พ.ศ Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ เอกสำร and หล กฐำนประกอบ supporting documents Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Supporting documents: Application for permit to sell fertilizer (Aor. Por. 1 form) Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of company and partnership), 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of business establishment s identification, such as commercial registration certificate, community enterprise registration certificate, cooperatives registration certificate, 1 copy Copy of business premise/property ownership such as house registration, rental/lease agreement, or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the fertilizer storage, 1 copy Copy of business manager s national ID card and house registration, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit application and supporting documents via web portal Or Submit application and supporting documents at the service counter: Bangkok: Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Other provinces: Bureau or Center of research and development, Provincial Agriculture Office. 81 Permit fee is 200 baht per year for each permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year Renewal Should proceed before the expiration date Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 50 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

90 Fertilizer Permit to sell fertilizer Dealing with Renewal 1 working day 200 The permit must be granted before the business starts to operate and the permit document must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Related law and regulations Fertilizer Act B.E Additional Amendment Fertilizer Act (number 2) B.E. พ.ศ Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Supporting Documents: Application for permit to sell fertilizer (Aor. Por. 1 form) Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit application and supporting documents via web portal Or Permit fee is 200 baht per year for each permit Pick up the permit in person Submit application and supporting documents at the service counter: Bangkok: Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Other provinces: Bureau or Center of research and development, Provincial Agriculture Office. Related Agency Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year 82 Renewal Should proceed before the expiration date Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 50 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

91 Controlled Seeds Permit to sell controlled seeds Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 1 working day 100 The permit must be granted before the business starts to operate and the permit document must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Related law and regulations Plant varieties Act B.E and the amendments Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Supporting document: Application for permit to sell, import export and storage of controlled seeds for commercial purposes (Por. Por. 1 form) Copy of the applicant s national ID card. In case that the registration perform by a grantee on behalf of the business owner, a copy of a grantee s national ID card is also required, 1 copy Copy of commercial registration certificate or VAT registration certificate (Form P.P.20), 1 copy Copy of the certificate of company or partnership registration not older than 6 months with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy Appointment letter to be a juristic person s authorized officer (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Other documents such as copy of lease contract Submit application and supporting documents via web portal Or Submit application and supporting documents at the service counter: Bangkok: Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Other provinces: Bureau or Center of research and development, Provincial Agriculture Office. 83 Permit fee is 100 baht per year for each permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year Renewal Should proceed before the expiration date Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 50 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

92 Controlled Seeds Permit to sell controlled seeds Dealing with Renewal 1 working day 100 The permit must be granted before the business starts to operate and the permit document must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Related law and regulations Plant varieties Act B.E and the amendments Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Supporting document: Application for Renewal to sell, import export and storage of controlled seeds for commercial purposes (Por. Por. 10 form) Latest permit document Copy of the applicant s national ID card. In case that the registration perform by a grantee on, a copy of a grantee s national ID card is also required Other documents such as copy of lease contract Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit application and supporting documents via web portal Or Submit application and supporting documents at the service counter: Bangkok: Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Other provinces: Bureau or Center of research and development, Provincial Agriculture Office. 84 Permit fee is 100 baht per year for each permit Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year Renewal Should proceed before the expiration date Agricultural Regulatory Office, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives 50 Phaholyothin Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: Fax: Website:

93 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Fertilizer Controlled seeds Current Ongoing Improvement Permit application process via Department of Agriculture s portal Submit permit application with supporting documents via web portal The system will automatically select a specific Area Agriculture Department Office which is most convenient to process and issue the permit for the applicant Future Future Improvement Improvement for payment channel such as bank transfer, credit card payment, etc. Develop a new permit application portal Improvement for information integration to the database of the Department of Provincial Administration to be used with the new permit application portal Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) Requests related to licenses for retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business For renewal application to submit only the application and selected supporting documents only Consider to eliminate the submission of juristic person identification documents once the linkage of data with Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department are complete 85

94 Livestock and Animal Meat

95 Animal and Animal Meat Permit to sell livestock and animal meat Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Points to Note Related law and regulations Animal Epidemics Act B.E Procedure The permit must be granted before the business operation starts, the permit is not required to be displayed but should be able to promptly shown upon officer s request Permit holders must comply with Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558, ministerial regulations, departmental regulations, departmental announcement and the Department of Livestock Development s policy and procedure Type of livestock and animal meat which are required to obtain permission 1. Elephants, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, deer, wild boar, dogs, and cats 2. Goose, duck, chicken, birds, including eggs for breeding purpose 3. The carcasses of the animals according to (1) or (2) (including egg for consumption) 4. Another type of animal carcasses or animal, according to the Ministerial announcement 5. Sperm, embryos, or commercial breeders Permit for commercial/trading of livestock (R.10 form) Permit for commercial/trading of animal meat (R.10/1 form) Type of permit 1. For import of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 5, For export of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 5, For import export of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 7, For country-wide trade of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 1, For specific provincial trade of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in the province 1. For import of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 1, For export of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 1, For import export of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area 1, For country trade of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in any area For specific provincial trade of livestock, apply for permit with a registrar in the province 87 Fee

96 Animal and Animal Meat Permit to sell livestock and animal meat Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 3 working day Depend on permit type Related law and regulations Animal Epidemics Act B.E Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ and เอกสำร supporting หล กฐำน documents ประกอบ Application form: Livestock Application form for livestock sale (R. 2 form) Animal meat Application form for animal meat sale (R. 2/1 form) Sperm, Embryos, Commercial Breeders R. 2/3 form) Supporting documents: For ordinary person: Copy of business owner s national ID card or other identification issued by the government, 1 copy Copy of house registration, 1 copy For company and partnership Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy Copy of house registration of authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit the application form via E-movement website Once the application is approved, supporting document must be submitted to the Livestock department office as specified in the website Or Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application Business เจ ำหน ำท ออกตรวจ premise สถำนประกอบกำร inspection ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit the application and supporting documents as follows: Bangkok: Bangkok livestock office Other provinces: Provincial livestock office The officer visits and inspects the business premise 88 Make payment in cash at Livestock department office Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Bangkok/Provincial livestock office Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted within 60 days before the expiration date Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine, Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Number 91, Moo 4, Tiwanon Road, Bangkadi District, Amphur Muang, Pathum Thani 12000, Tel: Ext. 102 Fax: Ext. 104 Website: aqi1@dld.go.th

97 Animal and Animal Meat Permit to sell livestock and animal meat Dealing with Renewal 30 working day Depend on permit type Related law and regulations Animal Epidemics Act B.E Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application and supporting และ เอกสำร documents หล กฐำนประกอบ Application form: (Please put the remark Renewal at the top right corner) Livestock Application form for livestock sale (R. 2 form) Animal meat Application form for animal meat sale (R. 2/1 form) Supporting documents: For ordinary person: Copy of business owner s national ID card or other identification issued by the government, 1 copy Copy of house registration, 1 copy For company and partnership Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy Copy of house registration of authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit the application form via E-Service website Once the application is approved, supporting document must be submitted to the Livestock department office as specified in the website Or Submit the application and supporting documents as follows: Bangkok: Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine Other provinces: Provincial livestock office where the business is located 89 Make payment in cash at Livestock department office Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted within 60 days before the expiration date Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine, Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Number 91, Moo 4, Tiwanon Road, Bangkadi District, Amphur Muang, Pathum Thani 12000, Tel: Ext. 102 Fax: Ext. 104 Website: aqi1@dld.go.th

98 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Department of Livestock Development Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Livestock and animal meat Within fiscal year B.E After fiscal year B.E Ongoing Improvement Permit application form submission via Department of Livestock Development s E-movement system. After filing the application in the system, the applicant must submit supporting documents, make fee payment, and pick up permit in person. The Department is reviewing the application form in the E-Service system. Future Improvement The E-movement process for permit application will be completed and then launch for operation in February 2017: Payment can be made via bank transfer or at counter service Integrate the system with the Department of Provincial Administration and eliminate the submission of a copy of national ID card Reduce the submission of some supporting documents Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) To accommodate the electronic signature To reduce the need to submit certain supporting documents such as a copy of national ID card 90

99 Animal Food

100 Animal Food Permit to sell animal food Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Points to Note Related law and regulations Feed Quality Control Act B.E Type of Permit Fee Wholesales and Retail 300 Retail 100 The permit must be granted before the business starts its operation and the permit must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Qualifications of the applicant Be a business owner At least 20 years of age Has a resident in Thailand Not adjudged bankrupt Have never been sentenced to imprisonment as a result of corruption or offence under Feed Quality Control Act B.E Is not a person of unsound mind, incompetent, or quasiincompetent person Have a place for a sale or storage of controlled animal food that meets the specification prescribed by the ministerial regulation Supporting documents: Application form for permit to sell animal food (Kor Sor 1) Copy of business owner s national ID card or other identification document of the applicant, a grantor, and a grantee (if ay), 1 copy Latest permit (in case of renewal) Copy of passport (for foreigner), 1 copy Copy of work permit (for foreigner), 1 copy Copy of the commercial registration certificate or VAT registration, 1 copy Copy of the certificate of the company s objectives (document date less than six months) with authorized person s signature, 1 copy Map of the business location, 1 copy Copy of rental or lease agreement with stamp duty (in case of rented property) or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner, 1 copy Photograph of the business premise, 1 copy Letter of appointment to act on behalf of the business Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) 92

101 Animal Food Permit to sell animal food Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 3 working day Depend on permit type Related law and regulations Feed Quality Control Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Business premise inspection Submit the application via E-Service website However, supporting document must be submitted to the Livestock department office as specified in the website Or Submit the application and supporting documents at: Bangkok: Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine Other provinces: Provincial livestock office where the business is located Make payment by cash or cashier cheque at Livestock department office 93 Pick up the permit in person The officer visits and inspects business premise and can order the applicant to resolve any non-compliance issue (if any) Related Agency Division of Animal Feed and Veterinary Products Control Provincial Livestock Office Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Renewal within 30 days after expiration date is allowed with penalty applied Division of Animal Feed and Veterinary Products Control, Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Number 91, Moo 4, Tiwanon Road, Bangkadi District, Amphur Muang, Pathum Thani 12000, Tel: Ext. 102 Fax: Ext. 104, Website: aqi1@dld.go.th

102 Animal Food Permit to sell animal food Dealing with Renewal 3 working day Depend on permit type Related law and regulations Feed Quality Control Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Submit the application via E-Service website However, supporting document must be submitted to the Livestock department office as specified in the website Or Submit the application and supporting documents at: Bangkok: Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine Other provinces: Provincial livestock office where the business is located 94 Make payment in cash or cashier cheque at Livestock department office Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Division of Animal Feed and Veterinary Products Control Provincial Livestock Office Validity Valid for 1 year and expire at 31 December of each year Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Renewal within 30 days after expiration date is allowed with penalty applied Division of Animal Feed and Veterinary Products Control, Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Number 91, Moo 4, Tiwanon Road, Bangkadi District, Amphur Muang, Pathum Thani 12000, Tel: Ext. 102 Fax: Ext. 104, Website: aqi1@dld.go.th

103 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Department of Livestock Development Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Animal food Within fiscal year B.E Ongoing Improvement Currently, the applicant can submit the application via Department of Livestock Development s E-Service system but need to submit supporting documents, make fee payment, and pick up permit in person The E-service for permit application will be completed March B.E which covers: Payment via bank transfer and counter service Self-printing of permit by the applicant Eliminate the submission of identification document such as national ID card, house registration, etc. upon completion of information integration to the database of the Department of Provincial Administration. Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) To accommodate the use of electronic signature To reduce the need to submit certain supporting documents such as a copy of national ID card 95

104 Lumber Goods Made from Restricted Wood

105 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit The Royal Forest Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Lumber Goods made from restricted wood The Royal Forest Department oversees timber business in accordance with the Forest Act B.E section 48 1 the law prohibits unauthorized person to conduct manufacturing activity related to restricted woods including ownership of lumber more than 0.20 cubic meter within controlled area without permission. Business owner must comply with related law, ministerial regulations, departmental regulations, departmental announcement and the Royal Forest Department s policy. (note 1: Restricted woods as specified in the Forest Act B.E section 48 - are such as, Teak wood, Burma Blackwood, Rubberwood/Parawood) According to the Royal Decree for Restricted Woods B.E. 2530, to operate a timber business and to possess and trade restricted wood, lumber, furniture, crafts, or any other product made from restricted wood, requires a permit. Once the permit was granted, the permit document must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the business premise. Points to Note According to the Forest Act B.E section 53 Tri, which prohibits unauthorized person to conduct manufacturing activity related to restricted woods including ownership of lumber with wooden type, size or quantity exceeds that that was announced by the minister. Business owner must comply with related law, ministerial regulations, departmental regulations, departmental announcement and the Royal Forest Department s policy. Moreover, the Royal Forest Department is responsible for governing, supervision and ensure that the operation of the authorized operators are in compliance. List of restricted wood can be found in the Royal Decree for Restricted Woods B.E For permit renewal, the applicant must submit the renewal application before expiration date of the permit. In case that the renewal application is made within 1 year after the expiration date, the applicant must provide an explanation together with the application. In the subsequent year, a late renewal will not be allowed and the application will not be granted. Moreover, if the permit expires for more than 1 year, the application will be rejected. 97

106 Lumber Permit for lumber manufacturing and trading Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 16 working days 1,000 *Bangkok 92 working days 1,000 * Other provinces 1 *Manual worker or contractor Related law and regulations the Forest Act B.E section 48 Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ and เอกสำร supporting หล กฐำน documents ประกอบ Supporting documents: Application for permit for lumber manufacturing and trading as in the appendix of Ministerial Regulations number 25 (B.E. 2519) Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of business owner s house registration/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the establishment with layout of nearby area/ surrounding area, 1 copy Copy of business premise/property ownership such as house registration, rental/lease agreement, or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner and copy of house registration and copy of national ID card and house registration of the property owner, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Inventory report of lumber/wood (if any) and evidence/legal document that proves they are acquired in legitimate transaction Application for manual workers or contractors Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application Business เจ ำหน ำท ออกตรวจ premise สถำนประกอบกำร inspection ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit application and supporting documents in person at: Bangkok: Permission for Lumber Industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Other provinces: District/sub-district For juristic person Copy of the certificate of company registration dated within 6 months with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy For company limited, copy of the memorandum of association and the list of shareholders name, 1 copy Letter of appointment of the managing director or managing partner of that entity Copy of certificate document for juristic person registration 98 Permit fee is 1,000 baht per year Manual worker or contractor 1 baht per person Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Validity Valid for 1 year from issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Permission for lumber industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department, Thiem Komgris Building - first floor, 61 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: , Ext. 5202, 5203 Fax: Website:

107 Lumber Permit for lumber manufacturing and trading Dealing with Renewal 5 working days *Bangkok 39 days 1,000 working 1,000 * Other provinces 1 *Manual worker or contractor Related law and regulations the Forest Act B.E section 48 Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ and เอกสำร supporting หล กฐำน documents ประกอบ Supporting documents: Application for permit for lumber manufacturing and trading as in the appendix of Ministerial Regulations number 25 (B.E. 2519) Latest Permit document Summary report for annual business operation in the past 12 months, 1 copy Inventory report of lumber/wood of the past 12 months, 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of business owner s house registration/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Application for manual workers or contractors Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application เจ ำหน ำท ตรวจสอบ Exam inventory บ ญช ไม report ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit application and supporting documents in person at: Bangkok: Permission for Lumber Industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Other provinces: District/sub-district For juristic person Copy of certificate document for juristic person registration Copy of the certificate of company registration dated within 6 months with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy For company limited, copy of the memorandum of association and the list of shareholders name, 1 copy Letter of appointment of the managing director or managing partner of that entity 99 Permit fee is 1,000 baht per year Manual worker or contractor 1 baht per person Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Validity Valid for 1 year from issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Permission for lumber industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department, Thiem Komgris Building - first floor, 61 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: , Ext. 5202, 5203 Fax: Website:

108 Goods Made from Restricted Wood Permit to trade or possess products made from restricted wood Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 16 working days *Bangkok 92 days 1,000 working 1,000 * Other provinces 1 *Manual worker or contractor Related law and regulations The Forest Act B.E section 53 Tri The Royal Decree for Restricted Woods B.E Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ and เอกสำร supporting หล กฐำน documents ประกอบ Supporting documents: Application for permit to trade or possess products made from restricted wood as in the appendix of Ministerial Regulations number 27 (B.E. 2530) Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of business owner s house registration/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of map showing the location of the establishment with layout of nearby area/ surrounding area, 1 copy Copy of business premise/property ownership such as house registration, rental/lease agreement, or letter of consent to use the place of business from owner and copy of house registration and copy of national ID card and house registration of the property owner, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Inventory report of products and evidence/legal document that proves they are acquired in legitimate transaction Application for manual workers or contractors Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application Business เจ ำหน ำท ออกตรวจ premise ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม สถำนประกอบกำร inspection Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit application and supporting documents in person at: Bangkok: Permission for Lumber Industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Other provinces: District/sub-district For juristic person Copy of certificate document for juristic person registration Copy of the certificate of company registration dated within 6 months with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy For company limited, copy of the memorandum of association and the list of shareholders name, 1 copy Letter of appointment of the managing director or managing partner of that entity 100 Permit fee is 2,000 baht per year Manual worker or contractor 1 baht per person Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Validity Valid for 1 year from issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Permission for lumber industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department, Thiem Komgris Building - first floor, 61 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: , Ext. 5202, 5203 Fax: Website:

109 Goods Made from Restricted Wood Permit to trade or possess products made from restricted wood Dealing with Renewal 5 working days *Bangkok 39 days 1,000 working 1,000 * Other provinces 1 *Manual worker or contractor Related law and regulations The Forest Act B.E section 53 Tri The Royal Decree for Restricted Woods B.E Prepare จ ดเตร ยมใบคำขอ application และ and เอกสำร supporting หล กฐำน documents ประกอบ Supporting documents: Application for permit to trade or possess products made from restricted wood as in the appendix of Ministerial Regulations number 27 (B.E. 2530) Latest permit document Summary report for annual business operation in the past 12 months, 1 copy Inventory report of products in the past 12 months, 1 copy Copy of business owner s national ID card/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Copy of business owner s house registration/authorized officer on behalf of the juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty, copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Application for manual workers or contractors Submit ย นขอใบอน ญำต application เจ ำหน ำท ตรวจสอบ Exam inventory บ ญช ส งประด ษฐ report ชำระเง นค ำธรรมเน ยม Make payment Receive ร บใบอน ญำต a permit Submit application and supporting documents in person: Bangkok: Permission for lumber industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Other provinces: District/sub-district For juristic person Copy of certificate document for juristic person registration Copy of the certificate of company registration dated within 6 months with objective of company or partnership, 1 copy For company limited, copy of the memorandum of association and the list of shareholders name, 1 copy Letter of appointment of the managing director or managing partner of that entity 101 Permit fee is 2,000 baht per year Manual worker or contractor 1 baht per person Pick up the permit in person Related Agency Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department Validity Valid for 1 year from issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Permission for lumber industry Section, Permission Bureau, The Royal Forest Department, Thiem Komgris Building - first floor, 61 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok Tel: , Ext. 5202, 5203 Fax: Website:

110 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit The Royal Forest Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Lumber Goods made from restricted wood After fiscal year B.E Future Improvement To receive inventory report of wood or product made from wood in electronic format or CD-ROM To integrate with the National Single Window (NSW) and extend to cover permit for lumber manufacturing and trading and permit for trading of goods made from restricted wood Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) Requests related to permit for retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business and will consider process standardization between Bangkok and other provinces Issue permit and receipt directly from the system instead of writing Eliminate the submission of identification document such as national ID card or house registration upon completion of system integration with the Department of Provincial Administration. Eliminate the submission of commercial registration certificate, partnership s registration, and VAT registration certificate upon completion of system integration with the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department for verification of juristic person/company information. Increase payment channel to bank transfer and credit card payment 102

111 Weighing and Measuring Instruments

112 Weighing and Measuring Instruments Acknowledgement of notification to operate weighting and measuring instrument business* Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 30 mins Points to Note Any person who intends to carry on the business of selling weighing and measuring instruments shall comply to the following rules for the benefits from trading or exchanging such goods: 1. Shall submit notification to competent officer at the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures, the Weights and Measures Center or the Branch Office of the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures 2. Shall be domiciled or resident in the Kingdom of Thailand; and in case of company, shall be registered or incorporated under Thai laws and have (an) office(s) in the Kingdom of Thailand 3. Shall have ownership in or rights to use the property where the business operates, with a secure condition and useful space for the business 4. Any person who carries on the business of selling weighing and measuring instruments without having previously obtained the license to carry on the business shall be liable to imprisonment of not exceeding 1 year, or a fine of not exceeding 40,000 baht, or both Related Laws and Regulations Weights and Measures Act, B.E Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Rules for the Person to Operate the Business Related to Weights and Measures, B.E and (No. 2) B.E Prepare notification and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Notification to operate the business of manufacturing, importing, selling, and repairing weighing and measuring instruments according to Weights and Measures Act, B.E (Form Chor Wor 001), 1 copy In case the director in the company certificate is the authorized officer, company/limited partnership seal stamped on Form Chor Wor 001 is required. In case a grantee is the authorized officer, company/limited partnership seal stamped on Form Chor Wor 001 is not required. Identification documents Ordinary person: Certified copy of house registration of the business, 1 copy, certified copy of commercial registration, 1 copy, and certified copy of national ID card of the applicant, 1 copy Juristic person: Certified copy of valid company certificate (not exceeding 1 year) with the objective, signed with company/limited partnership seal stamped on the certificate, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty (10 baht for 1 time or 30 baht for 1 year) if authorizes a grantee to sign the notification form, certified copies of national ID cards of both grantor and grantee, 1 copy Submit notification *The new Ministerial Regulation on the criteria about operating business related to weights and measures and registering private mark may be announced and come into effect in early B.E Therefore, the procedures for notification to operate the business and business registration may be different from this manual. Submit notification and supporting documents in person at Bangkok: Central Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce Other provinces: Weights and Measures Center (4 centers) or Branch Office of the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures (28 offices) where the business is located 104 Receive an acknowledgement Pick up the acknowledgement in person Related Agency Weights and Measures Promotion and Development Division, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Ministry of Commerce Validity Valid for 1 year from the date of approval. If the new Ministerial Regulation comes into effect, the acknowledgement will have no expiration date. Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date. If the new Ministerial Regulation comes into effect, the notification must be done before it expires. Weights and Measures Promotion and Development Division, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Ministry of Commerce 563 Nonthaburi Road, Bangkrasor, Mueang, Nonthaburi Tel: Fax: Website:

113 Weighing and Measuring Instruments 30 mins Acknowledgement of notification to operate weighting and measuring instrument business* Dealing with Renewal Related Laws and Regulations Weights and Measures Act, B.E Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Rules for the Person to Operate the Business Related to Weights and Measures, B.E and (No. 2) B.E Prepare notification and supporting documents Submit notification Supporting Documents: Notification to operate the business of manufacturing, importing, selling, and repairing weighing and measuring instruments according to Weights and Measures Act, B.E (Form Chor Wor 001), 1 copy In case the director in the company certificate is the authorized officer, company/limited partnership seal stamped on Form Chor Wor 001 is required. In case a grantee is the authorized officer, company/limited partnership seal stamped on Form Chor Wor 001 is not required. Certified copy of the latest acknowledgement of notification, 1 copy Identification documents Ordinary person: Certified copy of house registration of the business, 1 copy, certified copy of commercial registration, 1 copy, and certified copy of national ID card of the applicant, 1 copy Juristic person: Certified copy of valid company certificate (not exceeding 1 year) with the objective, signed with company/limited partnership seal stamped on the certificate, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty (10 baht for 1 time or 30 baht for 1 year) if authorizes a grantee to sign the notification form, certified copies of national ID cards of both grantor and grantee, 1 copy *The new Ministerial Regulation on the criteria about operating business related to weights and measures and registering private mark may be announced and come into effect in early B.E Therefore, the procedures for notification to operate the business and business registration may be different from this manual. Submit notification and supporting documents in person at Bangkok: Central Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce Other provinces: Weights and Measures Center (4 centers) or Branch Office of the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures (28 offices) where the business is located 105 Receive an acknowledgement Pick up the acknowledgement in person Related Agency Weights and Measures Promotion and Development Division, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Ministry of Commerce Validity Valid for 1 year from the date of approval. If the new Ministerial Regulation comes into effect, the acknowledgement will have no expiration date. Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date. If the new Ministerial Regulation comes into effect, the notification must be done before it expires. Weights and Measures Promotion and Development Division, Bureau of Weights and Measures, Ministry of Commerce 563 Nonthaburi Road, Bangkrasor, Mueang, Nonthaburi Tel: Fax: Website:

114 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Bureau of Weights and Measures, Department of Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Weighing and measuring instruments After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement (Start in B.E. 2560) To submit the notification to operate weighting and measuring instrument (selling) through an online system To provide additional payment channels such as bank transfer Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) An online system for submission of the notification to operate the business is under development and the amendment of related ministerial regulation is in progress. To develop a new Single Portal for retail business for submission of the notification to operate weighting and measuring instrument business which will be in compliance with the soon-to-be-announced ministerial regulation. Able to proceed together with the business registration process. The Department is coordinating with the Department of Business Development on this improvement. To eliminate the submission of location identification documents such ad house registration, when the system is integrated with that of the Department of Provincial Administration for personal data verification. To eliminate the submission of company s identification documents such as commercial registration, company certificate, and value added tax registration, etc., when the databases of the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department are integrated for company data verification Ongoing Improvements (Under the Process of Changes in Laws) The draft of the new ministerial regulation prescribing rules for the person operating the business related to weights and measures and registration for private mark registration is under consideration by the Office of the Council of State. 106

115 Food Production

116 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Food Production Points to Note Food production facility that is under Factory Act B.E < 5 horsepower AND Need to request for a serial number for food premise > 5 horsepower AND/OR < 7 persons > 7 persons Need to apply for a food production license. Section 14 of Food Act B.E prohibited the establishment of food production facilities for sale unless permitted from authority. The applicant must comply with related ministerial regulations (Chapter 1 and Chapter 12) In case the business operation involves several branches in several area, the applicant must apply for license for each branches at Provincial Health Office in the province that the business has a branch for the authorized officers to inspect production site in each branches before issuing the license. License fees In case of non-factory, free of charge In case of factory, see table below: Details 1. Factory that employs at least 7 but less than 20 employees or uses production machinery less than 5 horsepower 2. Factory that employs 20 employees or above or uses production machinery less than 5 horsepower 3. Factory that uses production machinery from 5 but less than 10 horsepower 4. Factory that uses production machinery from 10 but less than 25 horsepower 5. Factory that uses production machinery from 25 but less than 50 horsepower 6. Factory that uses production machinery from 50 horsepower Fees 3,000 Baht 5,000 Baht 6,000 Baht 7,000 Baht 8,000 Baht 10,000 Baht 108

117 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food Production Requirements for the applicant 1. Must be a business operator or an authorized director of juristic persons or representatives 2. Must be able to provide assessment of the business product and able to provide product details 3. Must prepare an application and supporting documents under the guideline and ensure the accuracy of all documents according to the checklist. The application form requires the applicant or an authorized director signature according to juristic persons certificate. Food factory must comply to the following laws 1. In case of factory of beverages in sealed containers, comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 220) B.E regarding beverage in sealed containers (No. 3) (GMP for beverage) 2. In case of factory of pasteurized milk, comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 298) B.E regarding production process, machines used in production and storage of pasteurized milk (GMP for pasteurized milk) 3. In case of the factory of food in sealed containers containing low-acid and acidified food, comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 349) B.E.2556 regarding production process, equipment used in production and storage of food in sealed containers that are low in acid and acidified food (GMP for low-acid food and acidified food) 4. In case of factory of irradiated food, comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health regarding irradiated food announced on 14 September B.E In case of factory of processed food in ready to eat containers, comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 342) B.E regarding production process, machines used in production and storage of processed food in ready to eat containers (GMP for processed food in ready to eat container) 6. In case of factory of salt, comply with the Ministerial regulation No.1 according to Food Act B.E under a record of salt production facility inspection 7. In case of factory of general food, comply with the Ministerial regulations No.1 under Food Act B.E In case of factory of other food mentioned in 1-7 above according to the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 193) B.E. 2543, Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 239) B.E. 2544, and Notification of Ministry of Public Health regarding additional revision of Ministry of Public Health (No. 193) B.E (No. 2) the applicant must comply with the Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 193) B.E regarding food production, equipment used in production and food storage (General GMP). 109

118 Food Production Food production license or serial number for food premise Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Application Form: Factory: Application form for food production license (Form Aor.1), 1 copy (the applicant or authorized director of juristic persons must sign the form) Non-Factory: Request form for serial number for food premise that is not a factory (Form Sor Bor.1), 1 copy (the applicant or authorized director of juristic persons must sign a request form and a form must be printed) Supporting Documents Document checklist form, 1 copy Copy of house registration. A foreign applicant must submit work permit issued by Ministry of Labor or provincial governor, 1 copy Copy of national ID card. A foreign applicant must submit a copy of passport (if any), 1 copy Copy or photo of commercial registration (for ordinary persons) Copy of juristic persons certificate with objectives and signature of an authorized person (for Juristic persons), 1 copy Certificate of juristic persons issued by Ministry of Commerce, 1 copy (a list of shareholders) (only juristic person-company) from Ministry of Commerce within 6 months. A foreign applicant who is juristic persons must submit certificate of juristic persons issued by Ministry of Commerce which comply with Business of the Aliens Act B.E.2542 according to the type of food requesting for license or evidences that the business is promoted to invest according to type of food businesses Copy of house registration of the premise for food production and food storage, 1 copy Approval letter for the use of the premise (original copy) or a copy of lease contract of the premise for food production and food storage, 1 copy Appointment letter to be a business management of juristic person (for juristic persons) with 30 Baht stamp duty (per one 1 person) and affixed with company seal if specified in certificate of juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with 30 Baht stamp duty (per 1 grantee) (in case the applicant is unable submit the application and supporting documents in person) 110 Supporting Documents (Continue) Layout of buildings within factory area according to the standard scale, 1 copy (production site in provincial area require 2 copies) Map of factory and other buildings in the area Map of building in factory area as well as drainage system and artesian well (if any) Production plant layout and storage building displaying the right proportion of the front, side, cross section, and every floor plans as well as the position of production equipment and other production details Other documents such as a list of machinery, details of production, sources of water used in productions, raw materials, types of food, containers, consumption guideline, machine cleansing procedure, garbage disposal procedure, and numbers of employees, 1 copy (production site in provincial are require 2 Sets) In case equipment or machinery are used in different types of food production, it requires procedures to prevent food contamination, 1 copy (production site in provincial area require 2 copies) In case of the production of low-acid food and acidified food in sealed containers, the applicant must submit following additional documents; training record of Retort Supervisor, education certificate, training records, and experiences of Process Authority, 1 copy (production site in provincial area require 2 copies)

119 Food Production Food production license or serial number for food premise Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Supporting Documents (continue) In case of the production of low-acid food and acidified food in sealed containers, operators must submit following additional documents: Retort Supervisor training, certificate of education, training and experiences of Process Authority, 1 copy (production site in provincial area requires 2 copies) In case of low-acid food, the applicant must submit following additional documents: training about temperature distribution, training about heat penetration, and training about heat sterilization process under the condition in which spores of bacteria are the targets, 1 copy (production site in provincial area requires 2 copies) a) A study of temperature distribution which conforms with current standard and to be done at the production premise prior to business operation or in case of changes in equipment and layout that impact to the operation of disinfection machines. The documents must be certified by the Process Authority. A comprehensive study must be executed for every machines of overpressure retorts and every containers but not necessary for every machines of steam reports b) A study on heat penetration which conforms with current standard practice and must be done under similar conditions of productions. A study is required when there are new products or when there are changes in products requirements or when there are changes in containers. The documents must be certified by the Process Authority. c) Setting up pasteurization process, a study of the spores of targeted microorganism such as Clostridium botulinum is required. In case of using other indicators, it requires academic evidences indicating that heat resistant value is equal or higher than that of spores of Clostridium botulinum (copy of documents must be certified). Supporting Documents (Continue) In case of acidified food, require following additional documents, 1 copy (production sites in provincial area requires 2 copies) a) Documents regarding a study of temperature and time required to disinfect each product and each container with ph values. In case a product contains fleshes/pulps in liquid, information regarding the longest duration and temperature that required for the adjustment to be acid in which the ph balance of products needs to be equal or less than 4.6 under the specified time and production procedure after disinfection by heat. b) Disinfections procedure requires a study under the controlled ph condition as well as indication of critical factors that impact disinfection process to ensure that food is not contaminated and cause health damages. The information is required in food processing section. (in case documents are not original copy, a certified signature is required). In case of beverages in sealed containers, the applicant must submit additional documents: 1 copy of analysis of water (if any) (production site in provincial area requires 2 copies) In case of ready-to-drink pasteurized milk, must submit additional document about production controller (production site in provincial area requires 2 copies) 111

120 Food Production Food production license or serial number for food premise Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food Production License in case of factory *Applicable only for Bangkok 20 working days 60 working days *In case production premise is in provincial area and produce food that is not under the supervision of provincial office *In case food is under the supervision of provincial office, the duration depends on information stated in citizen manual issued by provincial health office Related Laws and Regulations Food Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit registration application Business premise inspection Make payment Receive a license Submit an application with supporting documents Bangkok: Food Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Other provinces: Provincial Health Office Pay the fee Pick up the license in person Related Agency Food Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Validity Valid for 3 year and until 31 December of the 3 rd year Remarks: Duration for license processing (working days) does not include the period that the applicant needs to make necessary adjustment to the production premise. 112 Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date. When application has been filed, business may continue until the application is rejected Food and Drug Administration One Stop Service Center : OSSC Floor 1 Building Food and Drug Administration 88/24 Ministry of Public Health Thiwanon Road, Nonthaburi Tel: , Website:

121 Food Production Food production license or serial number for food premise Dealing with Renewal Supporting Documents of License Renewal: Application form of license extension (Form Aor.3), 1 copy (the applicant or an authorized director who is authorized to sign certificate of juristic persons must sign an application form) Original copy of food production license (Form Aor.2) Documents checklist form and defect record, 1 copy Copy of house registration of the applicant. A foreign applicant must submit work permit issued by Ministry of Labor or a provincial governor, 1 copy Copy of national ID card. A foreign applicant must submit copy of passport (if any), 1 copy Copy or photocopy of commercial registration, 1 copy (for ordinary person) Copy of certificate of juristic persons with objectives and signature of authorized person, 1 copy (for juristic persons) Appointment letter to be a business management of juristic person (for juristic persons) with 30 Baht stamp duty (per one 1 person) and affixed with company seal if specified in certificate of juristic person, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with 30 Baht stamp duty (per 1 grantee) (in case the applicant is unable submit the application and supporting documents in person) Record of testimony regarding license extension in case there is no copy of certificate GMP/HACCP/ISO22000 certificate according to international standard or copy of certificate of GMP covering food products that are not expired, 1 copy Copy of certificate or copy of inspection results of food products, 1 copy. Also, the following document is required Copy of certificate of GMP/ HACCP/ ISO22000 comply with international standards or copy of certificate of GMP comply with standards issued by Food and Drug Administration or issued by the assessment unit registered with Food and Drug Administration covering food products that have not already expired; or Copy of site inspection results certified by officials or the assessment unit registered with Food and Drug Administration 113

122 Food Production Food production license or serial number for food premise Dealing with Renewal 70 days *applicable only in Bangkok. For other provinces, the period of completing registration process depends on Provincial Health Office at each locations Related Laws and Regulations Food Act B.E., 2522 Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Business premise inspection Make payment Officer approves the application Submit an application with supporting documents Bangkok: Food Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Regional Provincial Health Office Pay registration fee Related Agency Food Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Validity Valid for 3 year and until 31 December of the 3 rd year Remarks: Duration for license processing (working days) does not include the period that the applicant needs to make necessary adjustment to the production premise. 114 Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date. When application has been filed, business may continue until the application is rejected Food and Drug Administration One Stop Service Center : OSSC Floor 1 Building Food and Drug Administration 88/24 Ministry of Public Health Thiwanon Road, Nonthaburi Tel: , Website:

123 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food Production Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement FDA signed MOU with Department of Provincial Administration to integrate with the citizen database. Once it is completed, submitting identification documents such as national ID card or house registration will no longer be necessary. After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement Consider a possibility of license application through the new Single Portal for retail business Consider a possibility of requesting no supporting documents for the case of renewal if no information is changed Eliminate the request for juristic person identification documents such as commercial registration and VAT registration when the system is integrated with the Revenue Department and Department of Business Development Provide additional payment channels such as bank transfer and credit cards Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) FDA is considering to outsource an inspection of the applicants sites, to facilitate the applicant and reduce the time to issue the license 115

124 Sale and Storage of Food Health-hazard Activity

125 Sale and Storage of Food Acknowledgement of notification/permit for food selling place Acknowledgement of notification/permit for food storage Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits A place selling food refers to a building, venue, or any other areas, that is not a public area, which is dedicated to food preparation or cooking and selling of ready-to-eat foods to customers regardless of dining-in or take-home purpose. Food storage place means a house/building or any other areas, that is not a public area, that is dedicated to storage of fresh or cooked food ingredients regardless of other types of goods including space for goods display area for selling activities either temporary or specific period. Points to Note Size Less than 200 square meters More than 200 square meters Type of Permit Acknowledgement of notification for food selling place or acknowledgement of notification for food storage Permit for food selling place or permit for food storage Criteria for permit application 1. Checklist before starting construction: Check with town planning law to ensure the use of land or any restriction that may applied Check with law related to building control to ensure compliance of the building usage 2. Supporting documents must be correct and complete upon the application submission 3. Criteria for approval of permit application will consider for any potential impact on effected party in accordance with the law of administrative procedure 4. The hygiene conditions of the business place must meet the criteria as specified by the law 117

126 Sale and Storage of Food Acknowledgement of notification for food selling place Acknowledgement of notification for food storage Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 7 working days* Prepare application and supporting documents *Fee is based on the premise s size and the processing time varies by each local authorities. Fee must be paid on yearly basis. Submit application Submit application and supporting documents at the local authority where the business is located Officer verifies supporting document and inspects business premise Officer verifies supporting documents to ensure correctness and completeness and makes appointment for premise inspection* Supporting documents: Application for acknowledgement of notification or permit for food selling place or food storage (Using the form specified by the local authority) Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of house registration of the business premise, 1 copy Documents that show the right to use the building or premise for business such as deeds or letter of consent, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of land under town planning laws, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of building under building control laws, 1 copy Map of the premise that shows the location, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Other documents as specified by local authorities such as medical certificate. Note that each local authority has the power to request additional documents and they are varies by each authority. Please check with the local authority where the business is located for further information. Business establishment smaller than 200 square meters 118 Make payment Notify the applicant to make fee payment in cash** Receive an acknowledgement *Business premise inspection process depends on each local authority. **Note that some local authorities may also accepts cashier cheque. Related law and regulations Public Health Act, B.E Food Act, B.E Building Control Act B.E Town and Country Planning Act B.E amendment (No. 3) B.E National Environment Quality Act B.E Service Facility Act B.E Related Agency Local authority where the business is located Validity No expiration date for the acknowledgement of notification but the annual fee must be paid Renewal Renewal not required but need to make annual fee payment Local authority where the business is located.

127 Sale and Storage of Food Permit for food selling place Permit for food storage Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 30 working days* Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Business establishment larger than 200 square meters *Fee is based on the premise s size and the processing time varies by each local authorities. Officer verifies supporting document and inspects business premise Make payment Submit application and Officer verifies supporting Once the business supporting documents documents to ensure premise passes the at the local authority correctness and inspection, the where the business is completeness before applicant makes fee located making site inspection payment in cash* Supporting documents: Application for acknowledgement of notification or permit for food selling place or food storage (Using the form specified by the local authority) Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of house registration of the business premise, 1 copy Documents that show the right to use the building or premise for business such as deeds or letter of consent, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of land under town planning laws, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of building under building control laws, 1 copy Map of the premise that shows the location, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Other documents as specified by local authorities such as medical certificate. Note that each local authority has the power to request additional documents and they are varies by each authority. Please check with the local authority where the business is located for further information. 119 Receive a permit *Note that some local authorities may also accepts cashier cheque. Related law and regulations Public Health Act, B.E Food Act, B.E Building Control Act B.E Town and Country Planning Act B.E amendment (No. 3) B.E National Environment Quality Act B.E Service Facility Act B.E Related Agency Local authority where the business is located Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date Local authority where the business is located.

128 Sale and Storage of Food Permit for food selling place Permit for food storage Dealing with Renewal 15 working days Prepare Prepare application application and and supporting supporting documents documents Submit application form Business establishment larger than 200 square meters *Fee is based on the premise s size and the processing time varies by each local authorities. Submit application and supporting documents at the local authority where the business is located เจ ำหน ำท พ จำรณำ Officer verifies supporting เอกสำรและออกตรวจ document and inspects business สถำนประกอบกำร premise Officer verifies supporting documents to ensure correctness and completeness before making site inspection Make payment Once the business premise passes the inspection, the applicant makes fee payment in cash* Supporting documents: Application to renew permit for food selling place or food storage (Using the form specified by the local authority) Latest permit document Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Documents that show the right to use the building or premise for business such as deeds or letter of consent, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Other documents as specified by local authorities such as medical certificate. Note that each local authority has the power to request additional documents and they are varies by each authority. Please check with the local authority where the business is located for further information. Receive a permit *Note that some local authorities may also accepts cashier cheque. Related law and regulations Public Health Act, B.E Food Act, B.E Building Control Act B.E Town and Country Planning Act B.E amendment (No. 3) B.E National Environment Quality Act B.E Service Facility Act B.E Related Agency Local authority where the business is located Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date 120 Local authority where the business is located.

129 Health-Hazard Activity Permit for health-hazard activity Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Points to Note Type of health-hazard activity The Ministry of Public Health has issued the Ministerial Announcement on health-hazard activities dated 3 June B.E which covers 141 activities (under Article 31 of Public Health Act B.E. 2535) Local authorities are empowered to issue its own regulation to determine which of or all of these 141 activities to be activities that must be regulated within their jurisdiction (under Article 32 of Public Health Act B.E. 2535) The applicant should contact the local authority where the business is located to verify whether the business is required a permit to operate Criteria for permit application 1. Checklist before starting construction: Check with town planning laws to ensure the use of land or any restriction that may applied Check with law related to building control to ensure compliance of the building usage 2. Business activity that is considered health-hazard must not be located in close proximity to temple, community, religious places, schools, ancient monuments, educational institutions/schools, hospital, or other places according to related laws and regulations. In the case of the business is not considered as a factory under related laws, the business facility must comply to the conditions set by local authority on the advice of public health officials. 3. Businesses activity that may create vibration, noise pollution, air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste or chemicals, or hazardous materials must be responsible for the control and prevention of the nuisance or harm to the health of workers and nearby residents. 4. In issuing a permit, local authority may determine additional conditions to prevent health-hazard impact to the public. 5. In considering the application, the impact to the rights of other parties according to Administrative Process laws will be taken into account. 6. Hygiene and sanitary conditions must comply with related laws and regulations. 7. The applicant must display the permit in a conspicuous place at the business premise. 121

130 Health-Hazard Activity Permit for health-hazard activity Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 30 working days* Prepare application and supporting documents *Fee is based on the premise s size and the processing time varies by each local authorities. Submit application Submit application and supporting documents at the local authority where the business is located Officer verifies supporting document and inspects business premise Officer verifies supporting documents to ensure correctness and completeness before making site inspection Make payment Once the business premise passes the inspection, the applicant makes fee payment in cash* Supporting Document: Application for permit for health-hazard activity (Using the form specified by the local authority) Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of the business owner (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Documents that show the right to use the building or premise for business such as deeds or letter of consent, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of land under town planning laws, 1 copy Documents that permit the use of building under building control laws, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Other documents as specified by local authorities. Note that each local authority has the power to request additional documents and they are varies by each authority. Please check with the local authority where the business is located for further information. Receive a permit *Note that some local authorities may also accepts cashier cheque. Related law and regulations Public Health Act, B.E Food Act, B.E Building Control Act B.E Town and Country Planning Act B.E amendment (No. 3) B.E National Environment Quality Act B.E Service Facility Act B.E Fuel Control Act B.E the Act to perform administrative B.E and Amendment (No. 2) Act B.E Related Agency Local authority where the business is located Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date 122 Local authority where the business is located.

131 Health-Hazard Activity Permit for health-hazard activity Dealing with Renewal 15 working days* Prepare Prepare application application and and supporting supporting documents documents *Fee is based on the premise s size and the processing time varies by each local authorities. Submit application form Submit application and supporting documents at the local authority where the business is located เจ ำหน ำท พ จำรณำ Officer verifies supporting เอกสำรและออกตรวจ document and inspects business สถำนประกอบกำร premise Officer verifies supporting documents to ensure correctness and completeness before making site inspection Make payment Once the business premise passes the inspection, the applicant makes fee payment in cash* Supporting Document: Application for permit for health-hazard activity (Using the form specified by the local authority) Latest permit document Copy of the company s or partnership s registration with objective of company or partnership (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of the business owner (in case of ordinary person), 1 copy Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration of authorized director (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Documents that show the right to use the building or premise for business such as deeds or letter of consent, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with copy of national ID card of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Other documents as specified by local authorities. Note that each local authority has the power to request additional documents and they are varies by each authority. Please check with the local authority where the business is located for further information. Receive a permit *Note that some local authorities may also accepts cashier cheque. Related law and regulations Public Health Act, B.E Food Act, B.E Building Control Act B.E The Town and Country Planning Act B.E amendment (No. 3) B.E National Environment Quality Act B.E Service Facility Act B.E Fuel Control Act B.E the Act to perform administrative B.E and Amendment (No. 2) Act B.E Related Agency Local authority where the business is located Validity Valid for 1 year from the issuance date Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before the expiration date 123 Local authority where the business is located.

132 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Local Authorities Sale and storage of food Health-hazard activity Within fiscal year B.E Ongoing Improvement The Public Health Act has decentralized responsibilities to local authorities in issuing the municipal regulations relating to the procedures for issuing permits, documentation/evidence requirement for permit application, criteria for consideration and fee/charges. Thus, the applicants must comply with the law/regulations and guidelines issued by local authorities where the business is located. After fiscal year B.E Future Improvement Requests related to licenses for Retail business can be submitted online via the new Single Portal for retail business For the applicant who request for more than one type of permit, the applicant can submit only one copy of supporting document that is duplicated Eliminate the submission of commercial registration certificate, partnership s registration, and VAT registration certificate upon completion of information integration to the database of the Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department for verification of juristic person/company information. Expand payment channel to cover bank transfer and credit card payment Request all local authorities to issue municipal regulations regarding the application procedure for all related permits and make such information publicly available 124

133 Modern Medicine

134 Modern Medicine License to sell modern medicine Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Requirement for the applicant Prepare facility and comply with Ministerial Regulation on license to sell modern medicine B.E and Ministerial Announcement on facility, equipment, and operation of community pharmacy on modern medicine s selling place B.E and the inspected pharmacy. The business premise is required to be inspected. The pharmacist, who is a person in charge of business operation, must appear in person in front of the authority on the date of application submission. Supporting Documents 1. Application form for license to sell modern medicine (Form Kor Yor. 1), 1 copy 2. Color photo with clear background, straight and clear posture, no smiling, no cap or sunglasses of applicant size 3x4 c.m. The photo needs to be no more than 6 months (The photo is required a photo paper and not printed from color printer), 3 original copies 3. Copy of national ID card and copy of house registration, 1 copy for Applicant (for ordinary persons) Person appointed by juristic persons to operate the business (for juristic persons) Authorized person who appoint a person to operate the business (for juristic persons) Grantor (if proceed by a grantee) Grantee (if proceed by a grantee) Person who authorizes or gives consent to use the premise Person in charge of business operation, in case a person in charge is a foreigner, it requires the following documents. 1. certified copy of passport, 2 copies 2. certified copy of work permit issued by Ministry of Labor 4. Medical certificate of applicant/business operator (for juristic persons) and person in charge of business operation (1 original copy) specifying diagnosis of the following prohibited diseases: leprosy, critical stage of tuberculosis, critical stage of lymphatic filariasis, narcotic drug addict, and alcoholism. The certificate must be within 3 months of the submission date. 5. Financial statement (for ordinary persons), 1 copy 126 Applicant must be at least 20 years of age, a resident of Thailand except, being permitted to operate business in Thailand Related Laws and Regulation Drugs Act B.E Pharmaceutical Profession Act B.E Copy of document regarding the right/ownership of the premise 1. Copy of house registration of the premise that indicates the applicant s name as the house owner or the person who registered the house address; or 2. Approval letter of the use of the premise with the following documents 2.1 evidences of relationship that shows the owner and the lessee are relative or having the same last name (please indicate the relationship) 2.2 documents that indicates ownership of the premise 2.3 copy of house registration of the owner of the premise 2.4 copy of national ID card of the owner of premise; or 3. Lease contract containing 3.1 copy of lease contract (indicating complete information of address of the place) 3.2 documents that indicates the lessor s ownership of the premise 3.3 copy of house registration of the lessor 3.4 copy of national ID card of the lessor 7. Testimonials of the person in charge of business operation (Form Kor. Yor. 14 page 1-3), 1 copy. The person in charge of business operation must appear in person in front of the authority on the date of application submission. 8. Certified professional license of pharmacy, original and certified copy, 1 copy 9. Evidences indicate that a pharmacist is knowledgeable and posses skills to provide community pharmacy services and information regarding drug laws, 1 copy 10.Copy of certificate of juristic persons (for juristic persons) indicating the location number of the headquarter or the branch of the business. The document needs to be within 6 months of the date of application submission. 11.Appointment letter of a person to operate the business with 30 Baht stamp duty (for juristic person), 1 copy 12.Power of attorney letter with 10 Baht stamp duty 10 Baht (if proceed by a grantee) 13.Photo and layout of the premise with standard scale, 1 copy

135 Modern Medicine License to sell modern medicine Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 10 working days Points to Note 2,000 License to sell modern medicine also covers the sale of traditional medicine Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited from selling in the premise A pharmacist must be at work during business operation Related Laws and Regulations Drug Act B.E.2510 Pharmaceutical Professional Act B.E Prepare application and documents Submit registration application Officer verifies supporting documents Make payment Receive a license Submit an application with supporting document Bangkok: Drug Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Other provinces: Provincial Health Office Pay license fee Pick up a license in person Related Agency Drug Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Validity Maximum of 1 year and will expire on 31 December of that year Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before 31 December. After an application has been filed, business may continue until an application is rejected. 127 Food and Drug Administration One Stop Service Center : OSSC Floor 1 Building Food and Drug Administration 88/24 Ministry of Public Health Thiwanon Road, Nonthaburi Tel: , Website:

136 Modern Medicine License to sell modern medicine Dealing with Renewal 10 working days 2,000 Related Laws, Rules, and Regulations Drug Act B.E Pharmaceutical Profession Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Application form for license renewal (Form Kor. Yor. 15) Medical certificate to certify that a licensee or a person who operates the business does not have any medical condition as specified under Ministerial Announcement No. 2 (B.E. 2522) on prohibited medical condition for licensee related to medicine, dated 27 July B.E The certificate must be dated within 3 months before the application date, 1 copy Medical certificate to certify that a person in charge is fit for the operation, 1 copy Latest license or substitute document Appointment letter to be a person to operate the business or juristic person manager (in case of juristic person), 1 copy Form Kor. Yor. 14 with supporting documents, 1 copy Assessment result on the practice of community pharmacy practice, 1 copy Other documents (if any) Officer verifies Submit application supporting documents Make payment Receive a license Submit application with supporting documents via post based on documents sent by FDA or at provincial Health Office 128 Pay license fee Pick up a license in person Related Agency Drug Control Division, Food and Drug Administration Validity Maximum of 1 year and will expire on 31 December of that year Renewal Renewal application must be submitted before 31 December. After an application has been filed, business may continue until an application is rejected. Food and Drug Administration One Stop Service Center : OSSC Floor 1 Building Food and Drug Administration 88/24 Ministry of Public Health Thiwanon Road, Nonthaburi Tel: , Website:

137 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Food and Drug Administration Ministry of Public Health Modern medicine Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement FDA signed MOU with Department of Provincial Administration to integrate with the citizen database. Once it is completed, submitting identification documents such as national ID card or house registration will no longer be necessary. After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement Consider a possibility of license application through the new Single Portal for retail business Consider a possibility of requesting no supporting documents for the case of renewal if no information is changed Eliminate the request for juristic person identification documents such as commercial registration and VAT registration when the system is integrated with the Revenue Department and Department of Business Development Provide additional payment channels such as bank transfer and credit cards Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) FDA is considering to outsource an inspection of the applicants sites, to facilitate the applicant and reduce the time to issue the license 129

138 Selling Product Online

139 Selling Product Online Direct marketing registration Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Supporting Documents: Form Kor Tor. 2 and supporting registration forms of direct marketing (Kor Tor. 2), 1 copy Copy of national ID card of authorized directors on behalf of the juristic persons (for juristic persons) or of applicant (for ordinary persons), 1 copy Copy of house registration of authorized directors on behalf of the juristic persons (for juristic persons) or of applicant (for ordinary persons) 1 Copy Copy of certificate of juristic persons and copy of memorandum of associate (within the last 3 months of the date of registration) and copy of a list of shareholders (within the last 3 months of the date of registration), 1 copy Copy of electronic commercial registration for direct marketing business through Internet, 1 copy Copy of passport (in case national ID card is not applicable or applicant is a foreigner), 1 copy Copy of business operating license under the law on alien business/certificate of employment of the foreigner (in case of a foreigner), 1 copy Power of attorney letter and copy of national ID card and house registration of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Copy of lease contract and letter of consent to use the premise including documents indicated the ownership/right to use of the premise with copy of national ID card and house registration of the lessor or the owner, 1 copy Map of the company s headquarter and photo of the headquarter with details of inside and outside of the building with a clear office numbers. All must be signed and affixed with company seals of juristic persons on every pages, 1 copy List of goods to be sold with details and price, 1 copy Sample document on buying and selling to be issued to consumers, 1 copy Products and business conduct certification documents issued by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board to the applicant to self-certify, 1 copy Supporting Documents (Continue) Additional documents related to products by category Food 1) License of imported foods (Form Aor.7) (in case of products imported food), 1 copy 2) License of food production (Form Aor.2) (if any), 1 copy 3) Certificate of registration of original recipes (Form Aor 18), 1 copy 4) Request for permission to use food labels (Form Sor Bor.3) 5) Food registration/details of food (Form Sor Bor.5) 1 copy 6) License for food advertising (Form Kor Aor.) 7) Photos and label of products, 1 copy 8) Contracts with details of sources of products Cosmetics Other types of goods 1) Notification form for manufacturing for sales or imported for sales of controlled cosmetics (Form Jor. Kor.), 1 copy 2) Photo and labels of products, 1 copy 3) Contracts with details of sources of products If the product is controlled or regulated by any government agency, documents regarding the permission from such government agency is required (1 copy) as well as a photo and label (1 copy) and other contracts containing information regarding the sources of products such as a letter of agent assignment or a contract of manufacturing products 131

140 68 days Selling Product Online Direct marketing registration Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related Laws and Regulations Direct Selling and Direct Marketing Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Office of the Consumer Protection Board through mail Receive a certification of registration Related Agency Division of Consumer Protection of Direct Selling and Direct Marketing Office of The Consumer Protection Board 132 Office of the Consumer Protection Board Address: The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King s 80 th Birthday Anniversary, Building B, Floor 5 Chaengwattana, Thung Song Hong, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: and Hotline 1166 Website:

141 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Office of the Consumer Protection Board Office of the Prime Minister Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Direct selling business Goods that are prohibited in direct selling 1. Drug under Drug Act B..E Medical equipment under Medical Equipment Act B.E Alcohol under Alcohol Act B.E Fertilizer under Fertilizer Act B.E and other goods that are prohibited in selling outside specified premise of which the quality of goods are not appropriate for direct selling and direct marketing. However, there are some goods that are not appropriate for direct selling and direct marketing since they can be used for funding or investment in pyramid schemes and may be in conflict with laws that regulate the sale of such products such as gold bar, gold jewelry, diamonds, pebbles, lottery, alcohol, cigarette, or mobile phone sim card. Compensation Plan for Direct Selling Business shall be in the following manners 1. The primary income of independent distributor shall not come by means of recruiting any person or referring any independent distributor or self-employed direct sales representative to join the direct sales network 2. The primary income of independent distributor or direct selling member shall come from the sales of goods or services to the consumer, including the purchase for personal consumption 3. It shall not require the independent distributor to purchase goods 4. It shall not encourage the independent distributor to purchase goods in unreasonably large amounts 5. It shall clearly demonstrate the actual or possible calculation of the payment of remuneration 6. Remuneration cycle is encouraged to be every 15 days 133

142 Direct Selling Business Direct selling registration Supporting Documents: Form Kor Tor. 1 and supporting registration form of direct selling (Kor Tor.1), 1 copy Copy of national ID card of authorized directors on behalf of juristic persons (for juristic persons) or of applicant (for ordinary persons), 1 copy Copy of house registration of authorized directors on behalf of juristic persons (for juristic persons) or of applicant (for ordinary persons), 1 copy Copy of certificate of juristic persons and copy of memorandum of associate (certified within the last 3 months of the date of registration) and copy of a list of shareholders (certified within the last 3 months of the date of registration), 1 copy Copy of passport (in case national ID card is not applicable or foreigners), 1 copy Copy of business operating license under the law on alien business/certificate of employment of the foreigner (in case of a foreigner), 1 copy Power of attorney letter and copy of national ID card and house registration of both grantor and grantee (if proceed by a grantee), 1 copy Copy of lease contract and letter of consent to use the premise including documents indicated the ownership/right to use of the premise with copy of national ID card and house registration of the lessor or the owner, 1 copy Map of the company s headquarter and photo of the headquarter with details of inside and outside of the building with a clear office numbers. All must be signed and affixed with company seals of juristic persons on every pages, 1 copy Sample membership application form 1 original and certified copy Sample business contract between an independent distributor and direct selling business, 1 original and 1 certified copy Sample membership cards, 1 original and 1 certified copy Sample document on buying and selling to be issued to consumers, 1 original and 1 certified copy Sample document on selling and buying to be issued to an independent distributor, 1 original and 1 certified copy Manual for business operation, 1 original and 1 certified copy Compensation plan, 1 original and 1 certified copy Products and business conduct certification documents. The applicant must self-certify the product and the business conduct according to a form specified by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, 1 original copy 134 Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Supporting Documents (Continue) Additional documents related to products by category Food products Cosmetics Other types of goods 1) License of imported foods (Form Aor.7) (in case of imported food), 1 copy 2) License of food production (Form Aor.2) (if any), 1 copy 3) Certificate of registration of original recipes (Form Aor 18), 1 copy 4) Request for permission to use food labels (Form Sor Bor.3) 5) Food registration/details of food (Form Sor Bor.5) 1 copy 6) Photos and label of products, 1 copy 7) Contracts with details of sources of products 1) Notification form for manufacturing for sales or imported for sales of controlled cosmetics (Form Jor. Kor.), 1 copy 2) Photo and labels of products, 1 copy 3) Contracts with details of sources of products If the product is controlled or regulated by any government agency, documents regarding the permission from such government agency is required (1 copy) as well as a photo and label (1 copy) and other contracts containing information regarding the sources of products such as a letter of agent assignment or a contract of manufacturing products

143 68 days Direct Selling Business Direct selling registration Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Related Laws and Regulations Direct Selling and Direct Marketing Act B.E Prepare application and supporting documents Submit application Submit application and supporting documents in person at Office of the Consumer Protection Board through mail Receive a certification of registration Related Agency Division of Consumer Protection of Direct Selling and Direct Marketing Office of The Consumer Protection Board 135 Office of the Consumer Protection Board Address: The Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King s 80 th Birthday Anniversary, Building B, Floor 5 Chaengwattana, Thung Song Hong, Laksi, Bangkok Tel: and Hotline 1166 Website:

144 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Office of the Consumer Protection Board Office of the Prime Minister Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Selling product online A business that sells goods via the internet, whether they are ordinary or juristic persons is required to register with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board under Direct Selling and Direct Marketing Act B.E prior to the start of business. Direct Marketing refers to the marketing of goods and services by way of communicating information for the purpose of offering sales of goods and services directly to the consumer who is in the distance with an aim to have each consumer to respond and to purchase of goods or services from the business. Goods that are prohibited in direct selling and direct marketing 1. Drug under Drug Act B.E Medical equipment under Medical Equipment Act B.E Alcohol under Alcohol Act B.E Fertilizer under Fertilizer Act B.E and other goods that are prohibited in selling outside specified premise of which the quality of goods are not appropriate for direct selling and direct marketing. However, there are some goods that are not appropriate for direct selling and direct marketing since they can be used for funding or investment in pyramid schemes and may be in conflict with laws that regulate the sale of such products such as gold bar, gold jewelry, diamonds, pebbles, lottery, alcohol, cigarette, or mobile phone sim card. 136

145 Radiocommunication Equipment

146 Radiocommunication Equipment Permit to trade radiocommunication equipment Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 1 working day 1,000+VAT For the permit to trade 1 working day 500+VAT For the permit to repair Related Law and Regulations Radiocommunications Act B.E (1955), its amendment, and related acts of legislation Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Request to trade, repair, manufacture, import or export of a radiocommunication equipment form (Kor Tor 1) Copy of national ID card Copy of commercial registration (if any) Copy of company registration (for juristic person) Map of the trading location Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any) Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Submit application and supporting document 1. At NBTC office, or 2. By mail Pay the permit fee by cash or credit card at NBTC office or bank transfer Pick-up the permit in person or by post Related Agency Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Validity Permit for trading is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance Permit for repairing is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance Renewal Before permit expiration date 138 Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission 87 Phaholythin 8 (Soi Sailom), Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel: ext Website:

147 Radiocommunication Equipment Permit to trade radiocommunication equipment Dealing with Renewal 1 working day 1,000+VAT For the permit to trade 1 working day 500+VAT For the permit to repair Related Law and Regulations Radiocommunications Act B.E (1955), its amendment, and related acts of legislation Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Request to trade, repair, manufacture, import or export of a radiocommunication equipment form (Kor Tor 1) Latest permit document Copy of commercial registration (if any) Copy of company registration (for juristic person) Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Submit application and supporting documents 1. At NBTC office, or 2. By mail Pay the permit fee by cash or credit card at NBTC office or bank transfer Pick up a permit in person or by post Related Agency Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Validity Permit for trading is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance Permit for repairing is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance Renewal Before permit expiration date 139 Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission 87 Phaholythin 8 (Soi Sailom), Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel: ext Website:

148 Subscription-Based Receiving Device Permit to sell, offer for sale, or install receiver apparatus or device to receive program from the subscription broadcasting business Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits 15 working days 5,000+VAT For the permit to sell 1,000+VAT For the permit to offer for sale or install Related Law and Regulations Broadcasting Business Act B.E (2008) and related acts of legislation Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Request to sell, offer for sale, or install receiver, apparatus, or Device to receive programs of the subscription broadcasting business form Copy of national ID card, 1 copy Copy of house registration, 1 copy Copy of commercial registration (if any), 1 copy Copy of company registration (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any), 1 copy Map of the trading and/or storage location Copy of permit to trade a radio communication equipment (if the receiver, apparatus or device is a radiocommunication equipment under the Radiocommunications Act B.E. 2498) List of items and quantity of the receiver, apparatus, or device, 1 copy Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Submit application and required document 1. At NBTC office, EXIM BANK tower, 20 th Floor 1193 Phaholyothin road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel ext and , or 2. Via mail (submit the payment slip with contact information to NBTC office) 140 Pay the permit fee in cash or credit card at NBTC office or bank transfer Pick up a permit in person or receive by mail Related Agency Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Validity Valid for 1 year from the date of issuance Renewal Before permit expiration date Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission EXIM BANK tower, 20th Floor 1193 Phaholyothin road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel ext and Website:

149 Subscription-Based Receiving Device Permit to sell, offer for sale, or install receiver apparatus or device to receive program from the subscription broadcasting business Dealing with Renewal 15 working days 5,000+VAT For the permit to sell 1,000+VAT For the permit to offer for sale or install Related Law and Regulations Broadcasting Business Act B.E (2008) and related acts of legislation Prepare application and supporting documents Supporting Documents: Request to sell, offer for sale, or install receiver, apparatus, or Device to receive programs of the subscription broadcasting business form Latest permit document Copy of commercial registration (if any), 1 copy Copy of company registration (for juristic person), 1 copy Copy of VAT registration certificate (if any), 1 copy Map of the trading and/or storage location Power of attorney letter with stamp duty and copy of national ID card both grantor and grantee (if proceeded by a grantee) Submit application Make payment Receive a permit Submit application and required document 1. EXIM BANK tower, 20 th Floor 1193 Phaholyothin road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel ext and , or 2. Via mail (submit the payment slip with contact information to NBTC office) Pay the permit fee in cash or credit card at NBTC office or bank transfer Pick up a permit in person or receive by mail Related Agency Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission Validity Valid for 1 year from the date of issuance Renewal Before permit expiration date 141 Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission EXIM BANK tower, 20th Floor 1193 Phaholyothin road, Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok Tel ext and Website:

150 Dealing with Sales and Operation Permit Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission Dealing with Sale and Operation Permits Radiocommunication equipment Within Fiscal Year B.E Ongoing Improvement Signing the MOU with Department of Provincial Administration to access information of applicants with reference to the national ID Link the system with Department of Business Development to verify company registration information Link the system with the National Single Window (NSW) of the Customs Department to verify import product information National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) After Fiscal Year B.E Future Improvement Introduce payment channels in additions to electronic transfer payment and credit card Future Improvement (Require Changes in Laws) Introduce the new Single Port for retail business Extend validity of permit to 3 years Reduce the duplicated supporting documents when the applicant applies for both 1) the permit to sell, offer for sale, or install receiver, apparatus, or device to receive programs from the subscription broadcasting business and 2) the permit to trade radiocommunication equipment and allow to submit both applications a the same time Eliminate the submission of the proof of identity for ordinary person such as national ID card and house registration through the system integration with Department of Provincial Administration Eliminate the submission of the proof of identity for juristic person such as commercial registration and company registration through the system integration with Department of Business Development 142

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